Spicy Country Pasta And Cheese
microwave, pasta
2 tablespoon chopped onion
2 garlic cloves; minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup white or shitake mushrooms
sliced
1 cup canned italian tomatoes
(reserve liquid); chopped
5 sm black olives; sliced in half
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cup cooked penne or ziti pasta
2 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil leaves
1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute. 2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to com- bine. Cover and microwave onhigh for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes. 3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly. 4. 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
Preparation Time: 0:0
