Tomato Basil Pasta (Recipe)
June 4, 2022
Tomato Basil Pasta (Recipe)
Ingredients
12 ounces whole grain penne pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (I use Kasandrinos)
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
6-8 leaves fresh basil sliced into thin strips (chiffonade), plus some for garnish Salt & pepper
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese plus some for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the penne pasta and cook, until about three-quarters of the way done (2 minutes under what's called for on the package.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft; about 3 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and garlic and cook for 1 minutes before adding the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes just begin to blister, about 2 minutes. Add a ladle full of the pasta water (about ¾-1 cup) and the chopped basil to the tomatoes.
Add the pasta to the saute pan and bring to a boil. The liquid will reduce as the pasta finishes to form a sauce; 3-4 minutes. Stir in ⅓ cup fresh grated Parmesan.
Season with salt and garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!!!
Servings : 4
Ready in : 10 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 466kcal
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