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Ingredients
1 pound (455g) penne pasta
1/3 cup (80mL) extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup (50g) pine nuts
3 large cloves of garlic, sliced
1/2 cup (50g) basil chiffonade
1/2 tsp (1g) red crushed pepper, or to taste
3 Tbsp (45mL) Balsamic vinegar
28 ounces (795g) peeled tomato, crushed
1/4 tsp (2g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
1/2 cup (70g) grated Romano cheese*
Directions
Add olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
Sauté sliced garlic, pine nuts, basil, and red crushed pepper until pine nuts are
toasted. Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and reduce. Add the crushed tomatoes, bring to
boil and cook for five minutes.
Toss with al dente penne; then add 1/2 cup (70g) grated Romano.
* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized
salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn. The egg
protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should
eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Recipe by Iole Aguero
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 440
Total Fat: 20g (Saturated Fat 4g)
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 650mg
Total Carbohydrate: 49g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 6g)
Protein: 16g
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