Roasted garlic pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Heads garlic
8ouncesRadiatore pasta
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion; chopped
1mediumRed bell pepper; 1-inch pieces
2cupsSteamed asparagus; 1-inch pieces
4ouncesTomato sauce
2cupsTomatoes; chopped
4tablespoonsFresh basil
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
4tablespoonsParmesan cheese

Directions

Cut heads of garlic so all cloves are exposed. Wrap in foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350x. Squeeze the cloves to extract the softened garlic. Chop the garlic into a smooth paste. Set aside. Cook pasta. Heat olive oil in a saute pan on high heat. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the red pepper and reduce heat to medium high. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic paste, asparagus, and tomato sauce. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and half the basil. Mix thoroughly with the pasta. Garnish with grated cheese, remaining basil, and a sprig of basil leaves.

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Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "gswindell@..." <gswindell@...> on Apr 27, 1998