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                     PASTA POMODORO (TOMATO PASTA)

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces
               Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Butter or margarine
  1                    Onion -- minced
  6                    Garlic cloves
  4       cn           Italian-style tomatoes
                       -(28-oz size cans)
  3                    Beef bouillon cubes
  2       ts           Salt
  5       sm           Dried red hot chiles
                       - (optional)
  1       c            Chopped bacon (optional)
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2       lb           Macaroni
  1 1/2   c            Grated
                       Parmesan cheese

 Melt butter and add onion and whole garlic cloves. Saute until onion is
 golden. Add tomatoes with liquid and simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours, or
 until sauce is thick. Add bouillon cubes, season to taste with salt and
 heat until cubes dissolve. Add chiles and/or bacon, if using, and simmer 30
 minutes longer. When ready to serve, remove garlic cloves and chiles. Stir
 in oil. Meanwhile, cook macaroni until tender but firm and drain. Pour
 tomato sauce over macaroni and add cheese. Toss with fork and spoon until
 sauce and cheese are well distributed.



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