Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella
Tomato-Basil Past A mixture of canned tomatoes, basil leaves, pine nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the pine nuts you could follow this main course with the Pear Cake with Pine Nuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.
Instructions
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in basil.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
Stir pasta into sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. Into large serving bowl, pour pasta and sauce. Gently stir in cheese and pine nuts.