Fresh Tomato And Basil Pasta With Toasted Pine Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 1/2 ounces penne pasta
    1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    2 garlic cloves, chopped
    6 large plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
    1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 cup julienne-cut fresh basil
    salt
    fresh ground pepper
    2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Preparation
    In large pot boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
    In heavy skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add tomatoes and thyme; cook stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
    Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig, if used. Add basil and drained pasta; toss until heated.
    Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.

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