| According to market-research firm Nielsen, U.S. | | | | economical to buy ingredients for. It will take at max |
| consumption of pasta related products rose 0.4 | | | | 6 ingredients. All of these ingredients should already |
| percent by volume in 2008. Kansas City, Missouri | | | | be in your kitchen pantry. In 15 minutes, you can |
| based American Italian Pasta said sales of frozen and | | | | have a healthy, filling, and wallet friendly dinner. As a |
| refrigerated pasta, canned pasta, soup mixes and | | | | bonus, the taste of this dish is outstanding. Enjoy |
| prepared dinners rose 5 percent in 2008 to $6.4 billion. | | | | with a glass of wine and toast the resurgence of |
| Pasta consumption is back in favor and once again on | | | | pasta. |
| the American dining table. | | | | Pasta With Fresh Garden Tomatoes |
| In years past, the low-carbohydrate diet craze has | | | | 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| put a dent in pasta sales. But when the economy | | | | 3 tomatoes, chopped |
| tanked last year, struggling consumers began to | | | | 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| stretch their food budgets by returning to the old | | | | 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
| familiar dinner staples such as mac and cheese, pasta | | | | 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese |
| salad, soups, and casseroles. Pasta is simple, cheap | | | | Pasta of choice |
| and now is made with ingredients such as whole | | | | 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. |
| wheat and extra fiber, calcium and omega-3. Pasta | | | | 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine olive oil, |
| can also be an incredible value option for a family as | | | | tomatoes, garlic, basil, and cheese and mix well. |
| well. For $5 to $10 dollars one can easily feed a | | | | 3. Cook pasta until al dente, about 1-2 minutes. |
| typical family of four. | | | | Immediately drain and toss with tomato mixture; |
| This pasta recipe is incredibly simple to make and | | | | serve immediately. |