Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers, Plum Tomatoes, Goat Cheese & Basil

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 plum tomatoes
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 pkg whole wheat spaghetti
2 roasted red peppers, preferably home-roasted, cut into thin strips
1 cup black olives, pitted
1/4 tsp hot chili flakes
2 pkgs creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat oil over med-high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute 2-3 min. Add tomato and salt. Stir occasionally, just until tomatoes start to break down, 3-5 min.
2. Once tomatoes have broken down; stir in red peppers, olives and chili flakes.
3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir pasta into sauce along with goat cheese, basil and 2 tbsp pasta water to make a creamier sauce.

Serving Size: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HABSGIRLLV.