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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Tomato & Herb Pasta

No picture of this one but it was lovely!

3 cups of halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped pancetta
black pepper
16 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons of chopped fresh oregano
1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh Romano or Parmesan (grated)

Pasta (I used penne because it's pretty)

Heat oil on medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onions, pepper and pancetta - saute until onion is clear - about 6-8 minutes. Add tomatoes (and any juice) cook another 5 minutes. Add in basil and oregano. Season with salt.

In a pan mix 1/2 of this tomato bacon goodness with your cooked pasta, cheese and mix. Transfer to the serving dish or "plate" and then top with the remaining mixture.

Hints:
Chop your herbs and veggies ahead of time
Serve cold in summer as a salad
Serve hot in winter as the main course

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