Not Just Buttered Noodles

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon aniseed, crushed or coarsely chopped
• 8 ounces tricolor tubular or spiral-shaped pasta, freshly cooked
• 1 7-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add oil, garlic and anisee and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Mix in all remaining ingredients and toss until heated through, about 2 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

butter, olive oil, garlic, aniseed, tubular, red bell peppers, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/not-just-buttered-noodles-2809 (may not work)