Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 5 cups rigatoni pasta, whole grain, cooked & hot
  • 14 cup basil, dry
  • 12 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms, baby bellas, chopped

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced garlic; saute 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped tomatoes; onion, cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, basil, cheese, salt, and pepper, tossing gently to combine.
  • Serve with extra cheese on top of servings.
  • I also used plain old rigatoni pasta.