Serves 4.

2 qts. hottest possible tap water
1 sm. bunch (1 c. tightly packed leaves) cilantro
1 sm. bunch fresh chives
1 c. fresh parsley leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 sm. jalapeno pepper, seeded (optional)
3/4 c. plain nonfat yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lb. dried rotini
2 lg. tomatoes, cored and diced

Place water in a 2 to 3 quart bowl and microwave on high, uncovered for 15 minutes. While water is heating, in a food processor puree the cilantro, chives, parsley, garlic, jalapeno, yogurt, lime juice and Parmesan. Season to taste with pepper.

Very carefully remove bowl of water from the microwave and add the pasta. Microwave at high uncovered for 10 minutes. Drain the cooked pasta; add the tomatoes and sauce. Serve at once.