RettaMae's Notes:
Expand8 ounces Whole Foods Penne Rigate Pasta Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3 Cloves of garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion (hold 1/4 cup in reserve) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Chopped celery Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
To Taste, Salt and Pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 quart Vodka Pasta Sauce (Bertolli) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Diced tomato Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Capers Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Diced fresh basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Grated parmesan or asiago cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to directions on the box.
Ask a question about this stepMelt olive oil and butter in a medium sized skillet.
Ask a question about this stepSaute minced garlic, sweet onion, red bell pepper and celery in skillet until translucent - then add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
Ask a question about this stepOnce pasta is drained - add to skillet: vegetables, Vodka sauce, salt, pepper, tomatoes, uncooked onions, and capers - mix well over a low heat until warm.
Ask a question about this stepFinish with fresh basil and cheese. Enjoy!
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Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot are the founders of the culinary consulting business Ideas in Food.
Like the fresh mixed with cooked veggies... yum!