Tri-Color Pasta

* Exported from MasterCook *

TRI-COLOR PASTA

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Olive oil
1 tb Olive oil
1 sm Garlic clove, crushed
1/4 c Finely chopped onion
2 14 1/2 oz. cans of whole
Tomatoes with juice, broken
Up, or 3 cups peeled and
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb Penne pasta, or other shape
1/2 c Chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat; add the
onion and saute until tender (do not brown). Add the garlic and saute for
one minute. Stir in the tomatoes; reduce the heat to medium low and
simmer,
stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 25
minutes. Add the salt and pepper to taste. In a large pot of boiling
salted
water, cook the pasta to desired doneness; drain well and place in a large
bowl. Stir the tablespoon of olive oil into the sauce, then pour over the
pasta. Add the basil and toss to blend. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if
desired, and serve.



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