Penne with Tomato Basil Sauce

By Melzie

Ingredients

• 16 oz Dreamfields Penne Rigate or Elbows (one box)
• 1 large sweet salad onion
• 2 pints ripe cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 c fresh basil leaves
• ½ tsp crushed red chili pepper, or to taste
• 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
• 2 TB chopped parsley,
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile place the onion, washed tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a food processor. Rapidly pulse on and off until mixture is chopped. Pour into a large serving bow. And add the crushed pepper, olive oil, and parsley. Drain the pasta and immediately add to the bowl. Toss well. Serve immediately topped with Parmesan cheese.

Calories, 346; Fat 7 g, Protein 12 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Carbs 11g