Simply Sexy Pasta
Why I Love This Recipe
Based off of a Craig Claiborne recipe. Simple and so good with a glass of red.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 lb diced tomatoes fresh or canned
1/4 cp EVOO
3 scallots finely chopped
1/2 TB crush red pepper
3 TB milk (nonfat is fine)
10 basil stems tied in a bundle
30 basil leaves
1 lb fettuccine cooked
1/2 mozz cheese grated
1/2 parm cheese grated
Directions
Heat the oil and add the shallots. Saute until browned.
Add basil stems, tomatoes,crushed red peper, and s & p tp flavor. Cook 7 minutes
Add milk. Cook 2 minutes. removed from heat and discard the basil stems.
Put pasta in large serving bowl. Add sauce and cheese. Mix. Serve with basil leaves as garnish.
