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Pasta with Uncooked Tomatoes & Fresh Mushrooms

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Recipe Introduction

Re: Vegetarian Meals? Posted By: Anonymous Date:Jun 18, 2002 4:28 PM We usually have 'vegetarian meals' one or two nights a week. We had this tonight (had to eat early as my husband had an early meeting to attend). I'm sure this recipe - or a variation of it is on the boards here at least somewhere... but we love it. In large bowl place:
1-1/2 pounds tomatoes, seeded, cubed (wonderful when fresh from the garden are in - but if you're hungry ... those 'off the vine' in the market work great!
8 - 10 ounces FRESH mozarella - cut into small cubes
1/2 to 2/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
If you have fresh Italian parsley, thyme or tarragon or oregano - put a couple of tablespoons of these in also.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Let this stand.

Meanwhile - cook 12 ounces penne or your favorite pasta in boiling, salted water just until done.

Also heat (in small skillet or saucepan) 1/2 cup good quality olive oil until very hot - almost to 'smoke' point.

Pour hot hoil over tomato mixture.

Drain pasta; add to tomatoes; toss to mix well. Cover with foil and let stand 2 - 3 minutes. toss again and serve.