TWO-TOMATO PASTA

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Plum and cherry tomatoes are put to delicious use in this breezy pasta combination. "This is my favorite summer pasta dish with fresh tomatoes," Mary Ann Hansen says from St. Cloud, Minnesota. "It's speedy and slightly creamy and makes very simple fare with grilled meat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) evaporated milk
6 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer. , Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into tomato mixture. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.