PASTA AND TOMATO TOSS

By á-7418

Ingredients

• 12 ounces wide noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed Italian recipe tomatoes, drained
• Fresh basil leaves, optional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain. Rinse with cool water; drain again.
.2Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the whipping cream. Remove from heat. Add pasta and mix well.
.3Combine the pasta mixture, green onions, chopped basil, salt and black pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
.4Add Parmesan to pasta mixture and mix well.
.5Spoon the pasta mixture into a salad bowl. Add the tomatoes and toss lightly to mix. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.