FRESH TOMATO PASTA

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Garden-fresh veggies and herbs blend together beautifully in this flavorful pasta sauce recipe from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium tomatoes
1-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Make a slit in each tomato. Place tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. When cool enough to handle, remove skins and discard. Seed and chop tomatoes; set aside., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in basil and oregano. Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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