BASIL SANTITOS SALSA PENNE PASTA
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup Santitos Salsa
2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 (14 ounce) cans plum (Roma) tomatoes, hand crushed, or diced, hard cores removed
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly rolled, sliced into thin ribbons (reserve bit for sprinkle)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
10 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente (medium firm)
Parmesan Reggiano cheese. freshly grated
1) Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2) Add onions and pepper and cook until both are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3) Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4) Add Santitos Salsa, and tomatoes and cook over medium heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
5) Add basil and toss several times.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, add the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese.