Herbed Macaroni Parmesan

A simple herbed and cheesed macaroni, less rich than traditional mac and cheese.

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  uncooked macaroni noodles
• 2 -3  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 3⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
• 2  dashes  freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  roma or Italian plum tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Other possible additions: 1 clove garlic (finely minced) sauteed with the tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or steamed broccoli florets.
2. Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente; drain well.
3. In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter and saute the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
4. Add the basil and parsley, stir, then add remaining ingredients and the hot noodles and toss to combine.
5. Garnish with additions suggested above in step 1.