Penne with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Penne with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Categories: Diet Foods
Nb persons: 6
Yield: 2.5 cups
Preparation time:
Total time: 20 minutes
Source:

    1 pkg.  penne or other cut pasta, 16 oz. package
    2 lbs.  fresh tomatoes, chopped about 8 tomatoes
    1/3 cup  olive oil, to taste
    1 tsp.  minced garlic, about 2 cloves
    1/2 tsp.  salt, to taste
    20 leaves  fresh basil, chopped
    1/4 cup  shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Cook the penne according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt and basil. Smash the tomatoes in the oil with a fork or potato masher and let the mixture stand.

When the noodles are cooked, drain them well and toss them with the tomato mixture. Top it with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Recipe uploaded with Shop'NCook recipe organizer software.

Back to Shop'NCook recipe database