HEALTHY PASTA RECIPE

So my family eats a lot of pasta.  Not just once a week, but many times per week.  Let's just say that my husband is an avid cyclist, and is part Italian - that's why we eat lots of pasta.  We also eat it because it is cheap, easy, and my kids won't complain that they are hungry an hour after dinner is served.  It is also serious power food!  Eat it a couple hours before your long ride.  You won't believe how much energy you will have.  Happy eating.  Heading out for a ride on this amazing spring day. 

Healthy Farfalle Pasta
Ingredients
8 ounces farfalle pasta
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups watercress leaves (from 2 small bunches)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Make It
Cook pasta according to package directions. Place the cheese in a large bowl; top with the watercress. Before draining the pasta, take 1/4 cup of the cooking water from the pot and pour it over the watercress. (Watercress will wilt slightly and cheese will get soft.) Place the tomatoes in a colander. Drain the pasta over the tomatoes for a super-quick blanch. Toss with the watercress and cheese; sprinkle with pepper and serve.
Make sure to cook with whole wheat pasta to get more protein and fiber.  Enjoy!