Absolutely Delicious And Simple Tomato Basil And Garlic Pasta Food

PASTA W/ GARLIC, TOMATO, & BASIL

Steps:

• Start pasta.
• Heat up enough olive oil to cover pan (2tbls) over medium heat.
• Chop onion and put in oil.
• Stir around for a minute.
• Add garlic, half of basil, and a few dashes of salt.
• Cook in oil until onions are soft.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Add diced tomatoes and rest of basil.
• Simmer for only a minute or two.
• You don't want the tomatoes too soft.
• Pour over noodles and salt to taste.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS AND SIMPLE TOMATO, BASIL, AND GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a food processor. Pulse just until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree).
• Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and fresh mozzarella in a large bowl. Add some of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if the sauce looks dry. Serve immediately.

QUICK TOMATO, BASIL & GARLIC PASTA DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package.
• While the pasta is cooking, saute the garlic and the red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat.
• Don't let the garlic get brown.
• After 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat and add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
• When pasta is done cooking and has been drained, add in the tomato mixture, add in basil and mix well.
• Add salt& pepper as you like, and serve topped with parmesan.

CLAMS IN BASIL GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Wash clams thoroughly under cold running water and set aside.
• Combine tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, oil and pepper in large sauce pan.
• Place clams on top of mixture and simmer on medium heat until clams open.
• Add pasta and mix thoroughly.