Total time 30-45 minutes. Serves 4.
SHOPPING LIST:
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- Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Onion
- Pine nuts
- Garlic
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
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Prepare pasta
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14 to 16 oz pasta
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Cook ALMOST to al dente in at least 4 quarts boiling, salted water
(follow package directions)
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Prepare sauce
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1
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In sauté pan large enough to combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, fry until onions are softened (3-4 minutes)
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
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2
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Stir in and continue cooking until onions are golden but not browned (5-6 minutes)
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- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (4-6 oz) pine nuts (see above)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
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3
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Stir in and cook gently 5-6 minutes, covered; stir occasionally
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- 8-10 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
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4
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Stir in and turn off heat
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- Palmful fresh parsley, chopped
- Palmful fresh basil, chopped
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5
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Drain the cooked pasta, then add it to the sauce in the pan and toss gently to coat the pasta.
If pasta seems dry, stir in a small amount of reserved pasta cooking water.
Transfer to serving bowl if desired.
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To serve:
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- Sprinkle servings with fresh grated Parmesan cheese
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Pine nuts. Use pine nuts directly from the bag but, for more flavor, lightly toast them in an ungreased skillet over medium heat (shake skillet frequently).
