pasta in 15 minutes, kids love it

Name: Pasta in 15 Minutes, Kids Love It
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) ditalini pasta or a very small pasta you like; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3 - cloves garlic, minced; 1 - pound, plum tomatoes cored and chopped; 8 - oz. shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 - large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

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Rose Rauhauser

Bronx, New York to York, PA

Updated on May 20, 2011

As little kids are fussy eaters, this was a staple at home. It's fast,easy and healthy. Adults love it too. Enjoy.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 or more

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta or a very small pasta you like
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 - cloves garlic, minced
1 - pound, plum tomatoes cored and chopped
8 - oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
8 - large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

How To Make pasta in 15 minutes, kids love it

Step 1

Make your pasta and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic and saute about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and saute until heated about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta. Remove from heat and add the cheese and basil, toss to coat. Season with salt to taste if any and a little grated cheese as you like it or not at all. Serve.
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