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Pasta with Basil

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

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.

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  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Just as I do salads, I generally prefer pasta dishes that are simple, lightly dressed and not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by Patty   view full review
I added fresh chopped garlic to onion and used olive oil and parmesan cheese, this way it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by emilyv Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had high hopes for this dish and heeded the other reviews prior to making. The changes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by dragonflyGrrl   view full review
If the recipe called for olive instead of vegetable oil, and for fresh basil, I'd call it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by kimmydeshon   view full review
Only Meeehhh. It was pretty but lacked much flavor. My husband liked it and I thought it was ok.

 

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