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Pasta with Basil

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"If you like basil, you'll enjoy the Italian flavor of this speedy side dish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in basil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain pasta; add to basil mixture. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese just until it begins to melt. Serve immediately."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked small tube pasta
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in basil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain pasta; add to basil mixture. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese just until it begins to melt. Serve immediately.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by kimmydeshon 
Only Meeehhh. It was pretty but lacked much flavor. My husband liked it and I thought it was ok. MORE


 
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