Italian

Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta takes 20 minutes to cook.

Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta are:

9 oz. dry fettuccine (or whatever pasta you desire)
1 T. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. cherry tomatoes (or whatever tomatoes you have on hand)
1 c. fresh basil leaves, torn
1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2 c. zucchini, grated (optional)
2 oz. Romano cheese, grated or thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta:

1. Boil lightly salted water and add fettuccine2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat and add garlic. Saute' approx. 5 min.3. Add tomatoes and mushrooms, reduce heat, cover and simmer for approx. 10 min.4. By this time the pasta should be nearly cooked, add the grated zucchini to the pasta and continue to boil until the pasta is cooked to your liking, then drain and set aside5. Uncover tomatoes, remove from heat, and add the fresh basil, salt and pepper to taste6. Combine tomato mixture with pasta, and serve, topping each serving with approx. 1/2 oz. of Romano cheeseMakes 4 good sized (approx. 1 3/4 c.) servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPARAXIS.

The nutritional information for Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 353.5

• Total Fat: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 14.7 mg
• Sodium: 181.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 57.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
• Protein: 15.1 g

Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Basic Tomato and Basil Pasta is Vegetarian