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Farfalle Pasta with Watercress, Cherry Tomatoes, and Feta

Recipe modified from http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/dinner/easy-healthy-pasta-recipes/

Ingredients

8
oz farfalle pasta
1
cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2
pints cherry tomatoes, halved
3
cups watercress leaves (from 2 small bunches)
14
tsp black pepper

Directions

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.