Easy Pasta and Tomato Recipes - Pasta With Fresh Garden Tomatoes

According to market-research firm Nielsen, U.S. consumption of pasta related products rose 0.4 percent by volume in 2008. Kansas City, Missouri based American Italian Pasta said sales of frozen and refrigerated pasta, canned pasta, soup mixes and prepared dinners rose 5 percent in 2008 to $6.4 billion. Pasta consumption is back in favor and once again on the American dining table.

In years past, the low-carbohydrate diet craze has put a dent in pasta sales. But when the economy tanked last year, struggling consumers began to stretch their food budgets by returning to the old familiar dinner staples such as mac and cheese, pasta salad, soups, and casseroles. Pasta is simple, cheap and now is made with ingredients such as whole wheat and extra fiber, calcium and omega-3. Pasta can also be an incredible value option for a family as well. For $5 to $10 dollars one can easily feed a typical family of four.

This pasta recipe is incredibly simple to make and economical to buy ingredients for. It will take at max 6 ingredients. All of these ingredients should already be in your kitchen pantry. In 15 minutes, you can have a healthy, filling, and wallet friendly dinner. As a bonus, the taste of this dish is outstanding. Enjoy with a glass of wine and toast the resurgence of pasta.

Pasta With Fresh Garden Tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tomatoes, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Pasta of choice

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and cheese and mix well.

3. Cook pasta until al dente, about 1-2 minutes. Immediately drain and toss with tomato mixture; serve immediately.

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