Pasta With Mushrooms, Tomatoes And Basil

Cut mushrooms in half if they are a little large. Use whole-wheat pasta for more fibre.

1/2 lb/(2cups/500 mL) 250 g penne or short pasta
2 tbsp/25 mL olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 lb/500g whole Mushrooms
2 1/2 cups/625 mL chopped ripe tomatoes (2 large)
1/2 tsp/2 mL salt
1/4 tsp/1 mL pepper
1/4 cup/50 mL chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile in large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat; saute mushrooms with garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper; saute 2 to 3 minutes or just until softened. Add basil and drained pasta; toss to mix well.
  3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, and garnish with basil leaves.

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