Conchiglie With Tomato & Basil (olive Garden Copycat)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ripe vine tomatoes, peeled, seeded & coarsely diced
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarse chopped
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces medium pasta shells
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. add sliced garlic and onions. saute over low heat until onions and garlic turn a light golden brown. add diced tomatoes and cook together with garlic and onions for 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste. add chopped basil and stir.
• 2 cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• 3 serve pasta in a soup plate or bowl and top with tomato mixture and freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese. garnish with fresh basil leaves and shredded mozzarella.