Cheesy Country Pasta

2 T. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t. olive oil
1 cup portabello or shitake mushrooms sliced 
1 cup canned Italian tomatoes, (reserve liquid), chopped
5 small black olives, sliced in half
dash of crushed red pepper
2 cups cooked penne or ziti pasta
2 t. grated parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves

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In a 3-quart microwaveable casserole, combine onion, garlic and oil and stir to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and tomatoes with reserved liquid and stir to combine. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring once every 3 minutes. Add olives and pepper and stir thoroughly. To serve, in serving bowl arrange pasta; top with mushroom-tomato mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with basil. Makes 2 servings.