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Pasta Margherita
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
The toppings of this pasta are the same as used on the traditional pizza. This makes for a quick, meatless main dish.
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
16 ounces packaged cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup preshredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in large bowl.
2. While pasta cooks, combine basil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts.
3. Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, salt, pepper. Toss gently to coat pasta. Top with diced mozzarella.
By RecipeOfHealth.com