FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta With Toasted Pine Nuts image

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 large plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup julienne-cut fresh basil
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In large pot boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
In heavy skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add tomatoes and thyme; cook stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig, if used. Add basil and drained pasta; toss until heated.
Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.4