Elbows with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 plum tomatoes
• 16 oz elbow macaroni pasta
• 1 tsp leaves basil
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsps chopped onion

Directions

1. Boil water for pasta. Dice tomato and mince both onion and garlic.
2. Once water boils, add pasta. Heat a sauté pan with olive oil.
3. Add onions and garlic to hot pan. Sauté till the onions are soft and clear.
4. Add the diced tomatoes and basil.
5. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Drain elbows and put them back in the pot.
7. Toss with tomato sauce and serve.
8. A sprinkle of parmesan is a nice but not necessary addition.