PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL
I found the basis for this recipe in a magazine somewhere. This is not a saucy dish, but it's healthy and yummy. Though the recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, I've added veggies (mushrooms, broccoli) and chicken (Schwan's pre-cooked fajita chicken is really good in this--just thaw it out and throw it in!) to make it a full meal. It's easiest to cut everything up while the pasta water heats.
Provided by anonymous23
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat water for pasta.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
- Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
- Start cooking the pasta now.
- Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
- Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
- **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
- Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.
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Michelle Botha
michelle.botha5@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's delicious and easy to make.
Samra Ansar
s.ansar100@hotmail.frThis is the best penne with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil recipe I've ever tried.
Hasha Asad
ah38@hotmail.frI'm a bit of a novice in the kitchen, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.
Sadia Akthar
akthars@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mia Franckaert
franckaert7@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian and I loved this pasta. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables.
Sentongo Travis
stravis@yahoo.comI made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Debbie Victorino
debbie-v43@gmail.comThis was the perfect dish for a summer dinner. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing.
Synesio Pop
s-p76@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cherry tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Rashid Sandila
sandila@yahoo.comThis recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Madie
madie@hotmail.frI love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Brodie L
bl@gmail.comThis pasta was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.
Osama Wahba
osama_wahba86@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some red pepper flakes next time.
Puja Samant
puja-s60@gmail.comMy kids loved this pasta! They gobbled it up in no time. I'll definitely be making this again for them.
Nikamma Yt
nikamma_y81@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover cherry tomatoes. I had a pint of them that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Selina Fasil
selinaf84@gmail.comThis was my first time making pasta from scratch and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I'll definitely be experimenting with other pasta recipes soon.
Victor Hugo Castellanos Rodriguez
hvictor@yahoo.comLoved this recipe! The combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and tangy Parmesan cheese was divine. My husband and I both went back for seconds.
Jehangeer Khan (Jehan)
jehangeer.k@yahoo.comThis penne with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil was a hit with my family! The sauce was incredibly flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.