Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This is an easy dish that I like to make sometimes when my husband is working late for just me & my son or any other time when we are busy in the evening. In the recipe below, I use Penne but you can use any pasta shape that you like. Ingredients:
8 ounces penne |
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved |
1/2 cup red onion, diced |
1/4 cup basil leaves, washed and torn |
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
salt |
pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large salted pot of water, cook penne according to package instructions less 1 minute. Drain but reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add onion. Cook until translucent. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add pasta and pasta water to the skillet. Add cheeses and stir well. Turn off heat. Add basil. Toss and serve.
4. Often I will also add a sprinkle of pine nuts when serving.
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