Pasta Fresca With Basil
- 8 ounces eggless rainbow pasta (rotini or shells)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 13 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, chopped
- 14 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
- fresh ground black pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
- Wile pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Saute onion and garlic until just tender.
- Add tomatoes, parsley and basil, simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain pasta.
- Mix with tomato sauce and cheese.
- Toss until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle generously, to taste, with freshly ground pepper.
pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, italianstyle tomatoes, parsley, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, fresh ground black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-fresca-with-basil-408817 (may not work)