Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   chopped onion
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   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     grated parmesan cheese
                        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.