PASTA POMODORO

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Shopping List:

• 1 [16 ounce] package angel hair pasta
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 28 0z can of crushed plum(roma) tomatoes and liquid
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 [10.75 ounce] can low-sodium chicken broth
• crushed red pepper to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 

TO MAKE:

1. Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat.
2. Reduce heat to med-low and saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. 3-5 mins
3. Raise heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar, red pepper, black pepper and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
4. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5. Add pasta and cook for 2 minutes or according to directions (pasta will continue to cook when added to sauce).
6. Stir in  basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce.
7. Let stand for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.

Note 1: Angel hair pasta is like spaghetti, only the rods are very thin. Healthier to use whole wheat.

Note 2: Add cooked chicken breast chunks (like purdue or from store bought rotisserie chicken) or shrimp can also be added to the sauce during step 5 for more protein and less carbs.