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Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta
Tomato season is here, and the homegrown variety is the best! Click here to try an easy one-dish meal of Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine noodles
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish (if desired)
- 1/4 cup broth (chicken or veggie)
- 1/4 onion (quarter of one onion) peeled and roughly diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tomato diced
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (small) sliced in half (usually sold floating in water)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a food processor blend together the basil, spinach, Parmesan, broth, onion, and garlic until smooth.
- Add the mixture to a large skillet, along with the cream, over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the mixture is heated through and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, mozzarella balls, salt, and pepper. Top with extra Parmesan (if using) and serve warm.
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Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Nutrition Facts Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta Amount Per Serving Calories 62 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Fat 6g9%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 20mg7%Sodium 14mg1%Potassium 144mg4%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 1g2% Vitamin A 1495IU30%Vitamin C 7.8mg9%Calcium 34mg3%Iron 0.5mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Calories 62
- Calories from Fat 54
- % Daily Value*
- Fat 6g
- 9%
- Saturated Fat 3g
- 19%
- Cholesterol 20mg
- 7%
- Sodium 14mg
- 1%
- Potassium 144mg
- 4%
- Carbohydrates 3g
- 1%
- Fiber 1g
- 4%
- Sugar 1g
- 1%
- Protein 1g
- 2%
- Vitamin A 1495IU
- 30%
- Vitamin C 7.8mg
- 9%
- Calcium 34mg
- 3%
- Iron 0.5mg
- 3%