Title: Spicy country pasta & cheese
 Categories: Italian, Microwave, Pasta
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
      2 tb Chopped onion
      2    Garlic cloves, minced
      1 ts Olive oil
      1 c  White or shitake mushrooms
           -sliced
      1 c  Canned italian tomatoes,
           (reserve liquid), chopped
      5 sm Black olives, sliced in half
    1/8 ts Crushed red pepper
      2 c  Cooked penne or ziti pasta
      2 ts Grated parmesan cheese
           Fresh basil leaves
 
  1.  In a 3 quart microwavable casserole, combine onion, garlic and
  oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute.
  
  2.  Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to com-
  bine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every
        3    minutes.
  
  3.  Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly.
  
  4.  To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato
  mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with
  basil.