General Discussion
Ingredients
• 6 each Italian Style Meatballs (1 oz)
• 4 each Vine-ripened tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced
• 4 each Cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces (oz) Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (tbsp) Red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon (tsp) Red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste
• 1 pound (lb) Penne pasta
• 1/4 cup Basil, cut chiffonade
• 1/2 pound (lb) Fresh mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain.
2. In a sauce pan combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and add salt to taste. Heat gently, stirring often to ensure uniform heating.
3. Bake meatballs according to package directions and keep warm.
4. Add meatballs and pasta to sauce; stir.
5. Add optional mozzarella cheese and stir until uniform. Garnish with basil.