I mentioned in an earlier post how I love tomatoes primarily for the taste and the vitamins they contain. They're also good snacks for weight loss. Here's another recipe using tomatoes. It is a slightly modified version originally made by SunRipe Produce. They call it SunRipe Bella Roma and can be looked up online.
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Pasta, Tomato Sauce and Bacon
You'll need the following:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and saute garlic. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer sauce for 10 to 15 minutes; do not overcook the tomatoes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with parsley, basil, and bacon before serving.
You'll need the following:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 12 plum tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta
- 10 basil leaves, torn by hand into small pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (4 pieces cooked bacon that's crumbled)