Tomato Basil Pasta Nests Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb angel hair pasta (i used spinach linguini, it was good!)
3 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
black pepper
20 fresh basil leaves, shredded
3 tbsp pesto sauce, prepared and refrigerated
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional, or serve on side

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta al dente, with a bite to it.
While the water is heating, begin the sauce by heating a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, and onions. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes; reduce the heat a bit if the onions begin to brown. You want them to become sweet and soft, but not to caramelize.
Stir in the tomatoes and heat through. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Wilt in the basil and turn off the heat. Stir in pesto sauce.
Drain the pasta and add to the sauce. Toss in the pan to distribute. Sprinkle in the cheese, tossing to combine (or leave out and serve at table). Grab a meat fork. Stick the fork into the pasta and bring up a heaping forkful. Turn and twist the pasta, using your palm to guide the pasta a bit, to form a nest. Serve! Makes 8 nests, 4 inches wide and 5-6 inches long.
For Vegan omit the cheese or use a Vegan Cheese sub.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	606.6 Kcal (2540 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.59g	35%
Cholesterol	6.81mg	2%
Sodium	108.84mg	5%
Potassium	310.79mg	7%
Total Carbs	86.19g	29%
Sugars	4.97g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.57g	22%
Protein	17.5g	35%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	398.2mg	2212%
Calcium	120.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.17 Kcal (1081 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.61g	35%
Cholesterol	2.9mg	2%
Sodium	46.32mg	5%
Potassium	132.27mg	7%
Total Carbs	36.68g	29%
Sugars	2.11g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	22%
Protein	7.45g	35%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	6%
Iron	169.5mg	2212%
Calcium	51.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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