Three Tomato Pasta

Name: Three Tomato Pasta
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped and drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup goat cheese; chopped fresh parsley (optional); chopped fresh basil (optional)

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped and drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup goat cheese
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add the onion and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, saute for a minute or two being careful not to let the garlic burn (if it does, throw it out and start over).
3

Add sun-dried tomatoes and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Mixture will reduce.
4

Prepare penne while the sauce cooks.
5

Drain, place pasta in same pot that you cooked it in and add the sauce, cheese, parsley and basil, if using. Mix lightly and serve.