====== Homo Pasta ======

  *1 lb. pasta
  *2 Tbsp olive oil
  *1 onion - chopped
  *3 cloves garlic - minced
  *3-4 chopped tomatoes (alternate: drained 28oz diced tomatoes)
  *1/4 cup chopped basil (substitute 3 tsp dried basil)
  *1/4 cup chopped parsley
  *1/2 tsp salt
  *ground pepper
  *6-9 oz. smoked Gouda - grated  1 Trader Joe round
  *1 cup heavy cream    alt:1 cup milk + 1tsp cornstarch
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  - Cook pasta according to directions for firm pasta. Drain after cooking and add 1 Tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
  - In large skillet saute onion in olive oil until softened, about 5 min. Add garlic and saute for 2 min. 
  - Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt, pepper. Turn down heat, cover, let simmer until mushy. Add cream, stirring until hot. Add grated cheese, stir until melted.
  - Add contents of skillet to drained pasta either in pasta pot or directly into a casserole dish. Bake at 380º for about 20 minutes until browned on top.

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