Pasta Fresca With Basil

Name: Pasta Fresca With Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces eggless rainbow pasta (rotini or shells); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by PolishRuski

"From Delightfully Healthmark. Serve this with a salad, whole wheat french bread, and fresh fruit for a quick and easy meal."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

8 ounces eggless rainbow pasta (rotini or shells)
1 teaspoon olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
fresh ground black pepper

directions

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.