Bruschetta Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
499 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Bruschetta Pasta
Description
The recipe begins by cooking pasta such as farfalle, penne, or rigatoni to al dente in salted boiling water. While the pasta cooks, a fresh bruschetta sauce is made by combining finely chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped onion, and fresh basil leaves. Grated Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil are folded in to add richness and depth.
After draining, the hot pasta is tossed with this fresh tomato mixture, allowing the heat to slightly soften the raw vegetables while retaining bright, fresh flavors. This results in a dish combining the acidity and herbaceous notes of bruschetta with the satisfying texture of pasta. Seasoning with salt and black pepper is adjusted to preference.
The pasta is served with additional Parmesan on top for extra flavor. This simple dish exemplifies Italian cooking principles where high-quality, fresh ingredients define the flavor. A small amount of reserved pasta water may be added to bind the sauce and pasta and enhance moisture.
Salting the pasta water generously helps season the pasta internally as it cooks, contributing to balanced overall taste.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta such as farfalle, penne, rigatoni, etc.
- 2 cup tomato finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ medium onion finely chopped
- 6 basil finely chopped, leaves
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to the instructions on the package.
- Make the bruschetta. While you are waiting for the water to boil and cooking the pasta, make your bruschetta sauce. To do this, combine the fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil together in a bowl along with the parmesan cheese and olive oil.
- Toss to combine. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add to a large bowl. Now, pour the fresh bruschetta sauce over the hot pasta and toss well to fully combine.
- Garnish and serve. Transfer the bruschetta pasta to your favorite serving dish and top with extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh tomatoes, good olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan, for the best flavor.
- Reserve some pasta water to mix into the sauce and pasta if needed to improve texture and cohesion.
- Salt the pasta cooking water generously for well-seasoned pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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