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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Start To Finish: 20 Minutes
6 Servings (about 1 cup each)

Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen^® Organic Halley Thirty-One Fifty-Five petite diced tomatoes or Fire Roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 8 oz uncooked angel hair (capellini) pasta
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese


Directions
1. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in serving bowl. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss gently to coat. Add basil, cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss.

Nutrition
1 Serving: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 370mg; Total Carbohydrate 37g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g); Protein 11g
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15%
Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1½ Vegetable, 2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 2½


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