Tomato Garlic Pasta with Pine Nuts

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   Bring a large pan of water with a little olive oil and salt to a boil.

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   Add spaghetti.

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   While cooking pasta to al dente, mince the garlic and flat leaf parsley.

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   Set parsley aside.

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   Saute the garlic in 1 Tablespoon of olive oil until just softened and tender to bring out the flavor and remove from heat.

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   Be careful not to overcook or brown the garlic or it will turn bitter.

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   When pasta is cooked al dente, pour into a colander and rinse briefly in cold water.

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   Return to pan.

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   Add tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, the chopped parsley, pine nuts, red pepper flakes and bread crumbs.

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    Toss and put back on stove on the lowest heat setting.

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    Leave on low heat for a few minutes so it warms a little and the flavors meld.

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    I like to serve in a large bowl family style and allow my guests to add the parmesan cheese as they desire.

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    Serve with a crusty, rustic bread, a nice salad, and a favorite bottle of wine.

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    In the summer, fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced are an nice replacement to the canned.

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    Grilled chicken and/or shrimp is also a nice addition to the dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.