Ingredients

  • 2 med Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. Minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. Butter
  • 1 x Clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. Fresh bread crumbs
  • 8 ounce Bow tie pasta
  • 2 c. Shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 c. Blanched slivered almonds, toasted *

Method

  • Toss together tomatoes, vinegar and basil; set aside.
  • Stir together extra virgin olive oil, butter and garlic in skillet over medium heat; cook till bubbly.
  • Stir in bread crumbs; cook stirring constantly, till crumbs are golden.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water according to package directions; stir in shredded cabbage during last minute of cooking.
  • Drain.
  • Toss pasta with tomato mix.
  • Toss with bread crumb mix and almonds.
  • Serve at once.
  • Servings: 6
  • * To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan.
  • Place in 350 degree oven and bake 5 - 10 min or possibly till almonds are light brown; stir once or possibly twice to assure even browning.
  • Note which almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.