Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta

Name: Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters basil leaves, slivered; 227 grams fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-in. pieces; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 454 grams penne pasta; 1 Tbsp About salt, divided; 680 grams tomatoes, halved, seeded, and chopped

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 577 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of penne pasta, mozzarella, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tbsp. salt and the penne; cook pasta until just tender to the bite. While pasta is cooking, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, and basil in a large bowl.

Ingredients you will need

Mozzarella