Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. The starch leaches out of the pasta and makes a rich, warm sauce for the noodles. The other ingredients cook right along with the pasta Ingredients
Ingredients:
12 ounces pasta (We use whole grain linguine)
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 large sprigs basil, chopped
4½ cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
Place pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, in a large stock pot.
Pour in vegetable broth.
Sprinkle on top the pepper flakes and oregano.
Drizzle top with oil.
Cover pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes or so.
Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated – I left about an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot – but you can reduce as desired .
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stirring pasta several times to distribute the liquid in the bottom of the pot.
Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese! smile emoticon Enjoy!