Pasta w/Bell Peppers & Mushrooms

Ingredients: 
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or pasta your choice
  • 2 Tbl MOV Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 -28 oz can whole peeled crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Directions:
Bring a large pot salted water to boil, add pasta and cook as the label indicates. Reserve ½ cup cooking water – then drain.

Meanwhile heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven or pot over med-high heat, add garlic and cook – stirring occasionally until golden (about 30 seconds).

Then add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and ½ tsp salt. Cook until softened 3-4 min, add tomatoes, and continue cooking for another 5 min.

Add basil, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the sauce. Cook stirring occasionally until warm.

​Drizzle each serving with EVOO and top with basil and Parmesan cheese.​
​​Enjoy!