Penne with Tomatoes, Mint and Sage

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Penne with Tomatoes, Mint and Sage

 

1 lb. canned tomato sauce

3 1/2 cups water

3/4 lb. penne or other tube pasta

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

2 tbsps. fresh sage, minced

1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced

2 tbsps. olive oil

2 tsps. balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated

 

Combine tomato sauce and water in a nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add pasta and hot red pepper, cover and cook 15-18

minutes over low heat, stirring frequently, or until pasta is al

dente. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients, except

cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with cheese.

Makes 4 servings,.