Dinner: Elbows with Fresh Tomato Sauce

A quick dinner recipe with pasta elbows and diced tomato sauce.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Elbows with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
3 plum tomatoes
1 tsp leaves basil
1 tbsp pepper
1 tbsp salt
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsps chopped onion

Instructions

1. Boil water for pasta. Dice tomato and mince both onion and garlic.

2. Once water boils, add pasta. Heat a sauté pan with olive oil.

3. Add onions and garlic to hot pan. Sauté till the onions are soft and clear.

4. Add the diced tomatoes and basil.

5. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Drain elbows and put them back in the pot.

7. Toss with tomato sauce and serve.

8. A sprinkle of parmesan is a nice but not necessary addition.

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