If you thought you'd have to give up pasta, guess again with this healthy option.  Palmini noodles are derived from heart-of-palm, and allow you to enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods without the carbs.  Try this simple recipe and enjoy!

Serves: 2
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 can Palmini Linguine
1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
1 cup basil
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp. garlic powder
½ lemon
salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat pan with olive oil. Drain Palmini and remove all water and place into hot pan.
2. Add tomatoes and basil. Drizzle olive oil, garlic powder, lemon, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5-8 minutes until tomatoes are blistered.
3. With your spatula, smash tomatoes so the juices are released. Add in nutritional yeast. Stir until all mixed together.
4. While cooking, toast pine nuts until browned.
5. Take pasta off the pan and add pine nuts. If you want more of a garlic taste, add more garlic powder.
6. Serve and enjoy!

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