Southwestern tomato pasta

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3smallsVine-ripened tomatoes
2tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
3Cloves garlic; minced
1Jalapeno pepper; seeded and finely chopped
3tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro
1tablespoonFresh lime juice
½teaspoonChili powder
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround white pepper
4ouncesAngel hair pasta; uncooked
4ouncesGoat cheese; crumbled
2tablespoonsPine nuts; toasted

Directions

Peel tomatoes, and coarsely chop over a medim bowl, reserving juice.

Combine chopped tomatoes, reserved juice, olive oil, and next 7 ingredients; cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve tomato mixture over pasta; top with cheese and pine nuts. Yield 2 servings.

Recipe by: Southern Living 1993 Annual Recipes Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #839 by L979@... on Oct 12, 1997