Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
1 |
box Dreamfields Angel Hair |
2 |
tablespoons olive oil |
5 |
cups coarsely chopped tomatoes (see note below) |
1/2 |
cup chopped fresh basil |
4 |
cloves garlic, minced |
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Salt |
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Coarsely ground black pepper |
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Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) |
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add salt and pepper, as desired. Arrange pasta on platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Note: Use fresh, firm, ripe tomatoes. Could include heirlooms, grape, cherry, etc.
Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 281 calories; 9 g protein; 12 g digestible carbohydrates*;
6 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 22 mg sodium; 8 g total dietary fiber.
*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 52 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.
Recipe courtesy of Dreamfields® Pasta.