Conchiglie With Tomato & Basil (Olive Garden Copycat)

Olive Garden's Conchiglie with Tomato & Basil

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ripe vine tomatoes, peeled, seeded & coarsely diced
• 10  garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
•  salt, to taste
•  black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, coarse chopped
• 1⁄4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8  ounces medium pasta shells
•  parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste

Directions

1. HEAT olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add sliced garlic and onions. Saute over low heat until onions and garlic turn a light golden brown. Add diced tomatoes and cook together with garlic and onions for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped basil and stir.
2. COOK pasta according to package directions and drain.
3. SERVE pasta in a soup plate or bowl and top with tomato mixture and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and shredded mozzarella.