PUBLISHED 09/15/2006
This simple meal with a good mix of carbs and protein, along with 70 percent of the DV for vitamin C, works well during any phase of training. Eat the leftovers to refuel after a lunchtime run.
1/2 box Barilla Plus penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, sugar snap peas, soybeans, red pepper, onion, water chestnuts)
8 ounces cooked dark- and white-meat chicken
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, cook the pasta per package instructions and drain in a colander. In the same pot, heat oil and saut?arlic and veggies four to six minutes on medium-high heat. Add chicken and heat through. Return pasta to pot, toss with cheese, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Serves four
Calories: 491
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 54 g
Fat: 17 g
