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                                 PASTA AS POMODORO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14.5oz) angle hair (BARILLA-PLUS)

2 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2- teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

1/2-teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 (28oz) can peeled tomatoes, pureed in a food processor

3 tablespoons fresh basil, torn

1/2-cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

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

2.    Add pasta and cook, about 2 minutes before al dente.

3.    Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta liquid.

4.    Pour olive oil in deep skillet over high heat.

5.    Sauté onion and garlic until lightly browned.

6.    Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar, red pepper flakes, thyme, and Italian seasoning.

7.    Cook stirring for about 8 minutes.

8.    Stir in 1 cup reserved pasta water.                                                                                                                                                           

9.    Bring to a boil and add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes.

10.                       Remove from heat.

11.                       Add 2 tablespoon butter and 1/2- cup parmesan cheese.

12.                       Toss until cheese melts.

13.                       Transfer to bowls and add more cheese if desired.

14.                       Top with fresh basil.

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