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Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias is for Dinner.

Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias takes 20 minutes to cook.

Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias are:

*Barilla Gemelli, 3 oz
Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Onions, raw, .5 cup, chopped
Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
*Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average, 6 small whole, chopped
Thyme, ground, .25 tsp
Fresh basil, 1 cup julienne cut
*Pine Nuts, Pignolia, Dried, 2 tbsp

Here is how you make Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias:

In large pot of rapidly boiling water, cook pasta 12-15 minutes, until al dente. Drain in colander. Heat 1 tbspn of oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic (minced) and saute until tender. Add tomatoes (coarsely chopped) and thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig if used. Add basil (fresh, chopped) and drained pasta; toss until heated. Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toast pignolias lightly and sprinkle evenly over dish. Makes 4 servings.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DADOFSAM.

The nutritional information for Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 172.9

• Total Fat: 6.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 13.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 5.0 g

Fresh Tomato-Basil Pasta w/ Toasted Pignolias is Italian cuisine.