Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

This dish tastes especially fresh when using refrigerated pasta and tomatoes from the garden!


serves 4 ( 9 points +)

• 1 ( 9 oz) package refrigerated fresh fettuccini or linguini
• 2 T. olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 c. grape tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 oz. Parmesan or Romano cheese, shaved

Cook pasta according to package, omitting fat.
Drain and place in a large bowl.


Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and salt; cover and cook 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in basil and pepper.  Add tomato mixture to pasta. Toss to coat. Top with cheese.