Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. dried pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup dry vermouth

salt to taste

1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried whole oregano

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Add To

Directions:

1. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet, add the onion, and saute until it is translucent. Then add the garlic and saute for a minute more.

2. Add the vermouth, salt to taste, the red-pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and parsley. Mix well and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

3. Pour over cooked, drained pasta, toss well, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Source: Eight Weeks to Optimum Health

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