Cheesy Country Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 C. Portobello or shitake mushrooms sliced
- 1 C. canned Italian tomatoes, reserve liquid, chopped
- 5 small black olives, sliced in half
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 C. cooked penne or ziti pasta
- 2 tsp. grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Directions
In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to combine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with basil.
Yield: 2 servings
