SPICY COUNTRY PASTA AND CHEESE

SPICY COUNTRY PASTA AND CHEESE

Course :	Pasta
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	onion
2	clove	garlic
1	teaspoon	Olive oil
1	cup	White or shitake mushrooms -- sliced
1	cup	Canned italian tomatoes (reserve liquid) -- chopped
5	small	Black olives -- sliced in half
1/8	teaspoon	Crushed red pepper
2	cups	Cooked penne or ziti pasta
2	teaspoons	parmesan cheese
2	bunches	Fresh basil leaves

Preparation:

1. In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute. 2. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to com- bine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes. 3. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly. 4. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information:

275 calories