Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne

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Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne
This quick and easy pasta dish explodes with fresh flavor.

2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 ounces)
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (6 medium)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in basil, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute. Serve sauce over pasta.

1 Serving: Calories 490 (Calories from Fat 65); Fat 7g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 310mg; Potassium 470mg; Carbohydrate 97g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 16g ++++ Diet Exchanges: 6 Starch; 1 Fat