Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Broccoli1 Can (10oz), condensed
 Half-and-half - 3/4 cup (or milk)
 Fresh plum tomatoes - 3, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) OR Canned plum tomatoes- 4, drained and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
 Parmesan cheese 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Fresh basil leaves - 1 tablespoon, snipped OR Dried basil leaves - 1 teaspoon, crushed
 Fettuccine3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Toasted pine nuts - a handful, for garnish
 Fresh basil - few sprigs, for garnish

Directions

MAKING
1. Take a medium (2-quart) saucepan and combine first four ingredients in it.
2. Place on medium heat and heat, stirring frequently.
3. Allow cheese to melt and tomatoes to become soft. Do not boil.

SERVING
4. In 4 bowls, divide the pasta.
5. Ladle the sauce over each serving.
6. Sprinkle pine nuts and basil on top.
7. Serve hot.
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