PASTA PASCAL

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Named after the friend that first introduced this dish to me one homesick day. It is a simple pasta that lends itself to endless variety. Try adding mushrooms or zucchini. I find that angel hair pasta is best, but thicker pasta will certainly work as well. Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.

Provided by Elizabeth Dick

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta

Steps:

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute garlic in oil 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Toss hot pasta with tomato mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 235.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g