PRIMROSE ~ FEBRUARY FLOWER of the MONTH RED-WINE TOMATO PASTA 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 minced cloves fresh garlic 3/4 cup red wine 1 (28-oz) can diced Italian tomatoes 2 heaping Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 heaping Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp. sugar freshly ground black pepper 1 (12-oz) package good spaghetti (try whole wheat pasta) 1/2 pound shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese slivers of freshly chopped basil Saute garlic in hot oil over medium heat until browned, about 1 minute. Carefully add wine and next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain. Stir in mozzarella cheese & Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat. Pour 1/2 tomato sauce over pasta, reserving some for top. Toss and serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese and slivers of chopped fresh basil. llllllllllllllll WHITE WINE-TOMATO & CLAM PASTA Prepare sauce as above substituting dr...
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