Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g.) whole grain pasta
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 oz. or 800g.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

How to make Whole Grain Pasta With Tomatoes and Garlic directions

• 1

  Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook for 8 - 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain the pasta.

• 2

  Sauté garlic in a skillet with olive oil over a medium heat for around 2 minutes. Add green pepper and continue cooking until both the pepper and garlic are tender.

• 3

  Add tomatoes to the mix and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

• 4

  Put pasta into the skillet before removing from the heat source. Add basil and cheese to the mixture.