TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella image

Fragrant fresh basil, fresh mozarella and the sweet flavor of organic tomatoes set this pasta apart from others.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cups uncooked rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta (8 oz)
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in basil.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
Stir pasta into sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. Into large serving bowl, pour pasta and sauce. Gently stir in cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g