Fettuccine And Tomatoes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fettuccine pasta (or spaghetti)
• 3 quarts boiling water
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut up
• 1 teaspoon basil
• grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large uncovered saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water, oil, and first amount of salt until tender, but firm -- about 9-11 minutes. drain.
• 2 saute next 6 ingredients in frying pan until soft, about 7 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes and basil and continue sauteing for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4 stir in pasta and turn into serving bowl. sprinkle with parmesan cheese or serve cheese separately.