Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella

Description
Fresh mozzarella and basil complement the rich, sweet tomato flavor found in this Italian-inspired main dish.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 cups uncooked rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta (8 oz)
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted


Preparation
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil.
While sauce is simmering, cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Stir pasta into sauce. Heat through.
Into large serving bowl, pour pasta and sauce. Gently stir in cheese and pine nuts.

Serves
Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Source
Muir Glen Tomatoes

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