Tomato-Basil Alfredo Pasta

Submitted by Shane Boswell

"A great pasta dish if you're in an Italian mood."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 medium red onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons basil, refrigerated kind
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• parmesan cheese, to your personal taste

directions

1. Boil the noodles in a pot of water.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, saute the garlic, onions, and cherry tomatoes in the butter on medium heat.
3. When the ingredients are sauteed, add the milk, basil, cayenne pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Stir the sauce and turn down to low heat. Smash the tomatoes as you stir the sauce to get the juice in the sauce.
5. Keep the sauce on low heat, until the noodles are done boiling. If the noodles are done before the sauce, strain them, add them to the sauce, and stir.
6. Top with more cheese and cayenne pepper if desired.
7. Enjoy!