2	cups penne pasta, cooked
¼	cup onion, diced
1	tablespoon garlic, minced
1	teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1	cup Roma tomatoes, diced
¼	cup balsamic vinegar
1	teaspoon oregano
1	teaspoon fresh basil
1	teaspoon honey
½	teaspoon black pepper
¼	cup water
½	cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
1	tablespoon tomato puree, no salt added

Cook pasta according to directions on package. In a large saucepan over low-medium flame, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Add Roma tomatoes, increase to medium-low flame and cook for 1 minute. Add vinegar, cook for an additional minute, then mix in spices and honey. Cover and cook 2-3 more minutes. Mix in water, then TVP. Cover for two minutes. Stir in tomato puree, then add pasta and mix well. Serve immediately.

YIELD: 6 servings
Each serving contains approximately: Calories 127, Fat 2g, Saturated fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Protein 7g, Carbohydrate 22g, Dietary fiber 3g, Sodium 8mg, Calories from fat 12%, Calories from saturated fat 0%.
Allowances: 1/6 fat + 1 1/5 starches + 3/5 protein + ¾ vegetable

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