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                            TRI-COLOR PASTA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   c            Olive oil
  1       tb           Olive oil
  1       sm           Garlic clove, crushed
    1/4   c            Finely chopped onion
  2                    14 1/2 oz. cans of whole
                       Tomatoes with juice, broken
                       Up, or 3 cups peeled and
                       Chopped fresh tomatoes
                       Salt to taste
                       Freshly ground black pepper
  1       lb           Penne pasta, or other shape
    1/2   c            Chopped fresh basil
                       Grated Parmesan cheese

 In a large skillet, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat; add the
 onion and saute until tender (do not brown).  Add the garlic and saute for
 one minute.  Stir in the tomatoes; reduce the heat to medium low and
 simmer,
 stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 25
 minutes.  Add the salt and pepper to taste. In a large pot of boiling
 salted
 water, cook the pasta to desired doneness; drain well and place in a large
 bowl.  Stir the tablespoon of olive oil into the sauce, then pour over the
 pasta. Add the basil and toss to blend. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if
 desired, and serve.



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