PASTA TWISTS WITH TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA

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I adopted this recipe and have not yet tried it. The original chef's comments are as follows: "One of the first recipes I learned how to make when I got married! From a Sunset collection."

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dry basil
1/2 lb rotelle pasta (corkscrew-shaped pasta) or 1/2 lb fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese, grated, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a med size frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it turns a pale golden brown.
  • remove and discard garlic.
  • In the same pan, add toatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid.
  • Add oregano, wine, salt, pepper and basil.
  • Adjust heat so mixture boils gently.
  • Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce is lightly thickened (approx 15-20 mins).
  • While sauce is cooking, cook pasta until al dente.
  • Drain pasta well and place in a warm serving bowl.
  • Mix pasta gently with mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon tomato sauce over pasta.
  • Serve with French Bread and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 465.2, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.9

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