GEMELLI WITH BABY LIMA BEANS AND TOMATOES

SERVES 4

Gemelli is like 2 short strands of fat spaghetti twisted together. I love it for sauces like this.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup olive oil

6 large cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5-oz) whole tomatoes with juice, broken into small pieces

2 tbsp. dried basil, crushed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 pound frozen baby lima beans

1 pound Gemelli (or similar pasta)

Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for one minute. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add lima beans and stir. Cover pot and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large stockpot according to package directions or until al dente. Drain, but reserve a little of the pasta water. Add pasta to beans and stir thoroughly. Turn off burner and let set about 5 minutes for flavors to blend. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.

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