PASTA MARGHERITA

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The toppings of this pasta are the same as used on the traditional pizza. This makes for a quick, meatless main dish.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
16 ounces packaged cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup preshredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in large bowl.
While pasta cooks, combine basil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts.
Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, salt, pepper. Toss gently to coat pasta. Top with diced mozzarella.

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