I've been on my own the last few days, and last night I had run out of leftovers, couldn't face a can of soup, let alone a trip to grocery store, and dinner was all up to me. Here's my last-minute, what's-in-the-larder Home Alone Pasta.
Home Alone Pasta
Home Alone Pasta
1 3/4 cup dry rotini
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons pasta water
1/4 - 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Heat water for rotini. While water is heating, chop tomatoes, olives and bell pepper.
While rotini cooks, heat oil in medium, non-sitck skillet over medium heat. Cook tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and seasonings until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste and mix well.
When pasta is done, before draining, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the water and add to tomato mixture. Mix well.
Drain pasta and top with tomato mixture and shredded cheese.
