Pasta, Vegetables

Light Southwestern Tomato Pasta

  • 1 pounds Pasta
  • 4 large Tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoons Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pinches Dried basil, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano
  • 1/3 cups Olive oil
  • ~ Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

    • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

    In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, basil, sugar and oregano; mix well, then add olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

    Combine sauce with pasta and toss to coat. Top with cheese and serve.

    4 Servings

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Vanessa Myers of Fort Worth, TX. 

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