Bruschetta (Tomato Basil) Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Bruschetta (Tomato Basil) Pasta
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This tomato basil pasta is reminiscent of bruschetta; serve alongside sliced baguette! It is refreshing, packed with flavor, and can be amped up with chicken or shrimp if you like!
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Ingredients
- 1 box angel hair pasta 14.5 oz dry
- ½ cup grated parmesan powdered or very finely grated
- 3 tsp kosher/coarse salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 TB white balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ TB garlic powder or dried flakes
- 5 TB extra virgin olive oil plus more for sprinkling
- 3 TB melted salted butter
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves coarsely chopped
- 3 cups sweet cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- Shaved parmesan for garnish
- Baguette for serving
- *If desired cooked/seasoned chicken or shrimp may be added.
Instructions
- Fill large heavy pot with salted water, and bring to boil. Cook angel hair just to al dente, according to package. Do not overcook. Drain, but do not rinse. Sprinkle with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While pasta is cooking: In a bowl, combine grated parmesan, pepper, vinegar, garlic powder, 5 TB olive oil, and melted butter. Mix together well.
- Gently toss parmesan mixture with hot pasta. If needed, sprinkle a bit more olive oil.
- Gently toss in sliced tomatoes and chopped basil.
- Serve warm, with freshly shaved/grated parmesan. Serve alongside sliced/buttered baguette if desired.
- *Can add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
1027mg
(43%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1027mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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