Whole Wheat Pasta with Fresh Tomato

Healthy Recipe Whole Wheat Pasta Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. whole wheat pasta, uncooked
  • 1 c Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ c red wine
  • ½ c chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp expeller pressed canola or extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 large tomatoes – peeled, seeded, chopped
  • ¼ c fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes (optional for extra spicy flavoring)
Preparation:
  • Cook garlic slowly in olive oil in medium skillet – do not brown
  • Add chopped fresh tomatoes, wine, broth, and seasonings
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for approx 15-20 min until sauce thickens to desired consistency
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water just until tender – drain well
  • Toss pasta with prepared tomato sauce
  • Serve immediately
  • Top servings with Parmesan cheese, and peppers (optional)