Macaroni with Tomatoes and Summer Vegetables

Many of us know we need to eat whole grains, but what makes them so important? Whole grains are especially nutritious because they include all parts of the grain: the bran, endosperm and germ, which contain a variety of beneficial phytochemicals. Tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli and zucchini adorn the whole grain pasta in this dish, while part-skim ricotta cheese adds a nice final touch.

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