This super tasty recipe came from a co-worker who's wealthy family always made sure to serve this at their fancy summer parties. It is a snap to put together, making it perfect for families who want a meal in a hurry, or the host of party who wants something spectacular that won't keep them in the kitchen instead of with their guests. Either way, you will get the same rave reviews that I have over the years.
This recipe reduced to two servings very easily(FYI 1/16 cup = 1 Tbsp).I added half a grilled chicken breast to one serving, and some mozzarella on top of both. Bowtie pasta worked well, and garden fresh tomatoes are ideal! Very smooth taste, but I could have used a little more of a kick. Maybe more garlic next time... Really good combination of flavors. Thanks
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This recipe is REALLY good. I was a bit wary of using so much balsamic, but dont worry, it works out to be perfect. I took the advice of other reviewers and did not cover the tomatoes when they cooked for a saucier sauce. I used whole wheat corkscrew pasta for its darker color and I feel it went nicely against the color of the balsamic vinegar, also put shaved Parmesan on top so it didn't turn dark from the vinegar. I completely forgot the oregano.. I feel it would have distracted from the basil anyway. The next time I made this, I put about a tablespoon of tomato paste, it added a nice rich flavor to the sauce. I would put chicken in this for a one pot meal.
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I really liked this. I used canned whole peeled tomatoes. About twice as many the recipe called for. I also added some crushed red pepper. The sauce was nice and bright and the meal didn't weigh me down as some pasta recipes do. Thanks for posting the recipe.
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