Recipe: Vegan Pasta Pascal

This is a light pasta dish that has a bit of a kick. If you like things really spicy, add a little more red pepper flakes. Although Angel Hair is the recommended pasta, this will work for any type of pasta. You can add veggies like shredded carrots, sauteed mushrooms or shredded zucchini. The original is great, but play around with it and make it your own.

Vegan Pasta Pascal

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomoatoes, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound angel hair pasta

Directions:

1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion in oil 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, crush red pepper flakes in your hand and add then cook 2 minutes more.
3. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer.
4. Bring a large pot of to a boil. Once boiling, salt the water.
5. Add pasta and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.
6. Toss hot pasta with tomato mixture and enjoy.

[Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com]