Tri-color pasta

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup Olive oil
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 small Garlic clove, crushed
¼ cup 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 pounds Penne pasta, or other shape
½ cup Chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the ¼ 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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