Penne w/ Tomatoes, Rosemary & Balsamic

3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced (or chopped)
1 tsp minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 28 oz package whole plum tomatoes, drained & chopped
1/2 tsp pure salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lb whole grain penne or ziti
2 tsps balsamic vinegar

• Boil water for pasta.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan and add the onion, sauteing over medium heat until translucent – about 5 mins.
• Stir in the rosemary & cook for 30 seconds to release its flavor.
• Add the tomatoes, salt & pepper and simmer until the sauce thickens – about 10 mins.
• Cook pasta until al dente & drain.
• Add balsamic vinegar to sauce.
• Toss in pasta & serve.

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SIDE NOTES:

~ EASY, QUICK & GOOD! From “The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook”

~ I suggest sticking with fresh rosemary for this one & not substituting dry (but in a pinch, do what you must!).

~ See my FAVORITE-KITCHEN-TOOLS page for an easy tomato chopping suggestion.

~ I sometimes throw this sauce in the blender when in the mood for a smoother sauce (photo shows blended version).

~ Pass the parmigiano if you like it.

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