Recipe Corner: Macaroni with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a full boil and cook the pasta until al dente or to choice; drain pasta, keep warm, and set aside.

In a large pan, sauté the garlic, onions, and bell pepper in some butter or olive oil until the onions are slightly browned.  Add the tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste, stir, and cook on medium to low heat for 10-15 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss a few times.  Add some of the cheese on top of the pasta and toss again.

Serve pasta in bowls topped with the remaining cheese, shredded basil, a dash of olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if desired.

Serves 4.

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