Contributed By: mgratiotJeanne Gratiot
This is a light alternative to heavy-sauce pasta. Great for a summer dish.
1 cup Basil (freshly chopped)
6 Plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (or 3 large sliced tomatoes)
3-4 Garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz Dry pasta (Angel Hair or Rigatoni)
1. Boil pasta noodles until soft.
2. Heat olive oil, tomatoes and garlic until tomatoes are soft (appx. 3-5 minutes). Add basil; heat about 3 minutes. Serve over Angel Hair or Rigatoni pasta.
Some ideas to add to the sauce for a variety of flavor: feta cheese, cooked chicken, onion (red or white). Serve with garlic bread.
Commented by: lisamarie1979
i like spaghetti noodles, as opposed to angel hair. just a thought.=)
Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Origin: Italian Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes) Simple (6 ingredients or less) Kids can help make it Vegetarian Nutrition Content: Low Sodium Meal Type: Entree