penne pasta w/ tomato-red onion sauce

Name: Penne pasta w/ tomato-red onion sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1-1/4 pound(s) cherry tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 8 ounce(s) whole wheat penne pasta; 4 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese, i used reduced-fat.; 6 - fresh,thinly sliced basil leaves

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22 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Mar 24, 2012

A delicious, healthy pasta dish. Calories: 314 Fat: 7 grams, 1 gram saturated Carbs: 54 grams.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/4 pound cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, i used reduced-fat.
6 - fresh,thinly sliced basil leaves

How To Make penne pasta w/ tomato-red onion sauce

Step 1

Heat oil in lg pot over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring until softened, about 5 mins. Add garlic, cook, stirring constantly until fragrant.

Step 2

Stir tomatoes, salt & pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until tomatoes start to get soft and sauce slightly thickens. Transfer sauce to bowl and keep warm.
Step 3

Wash pot and cook pasta in pot. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce, 2 tbsp grated cheese and basil. Toss to combine. Serve sprinkled w/ remaining grated cheese.
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