Description
A delightful and flavorful pasta dish that combines the freshness of bruschetta with the heartiness of pasta. This Bruschetta Pasta is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual gathering with friends. With cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese, this dish is bursting with Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Bruschetta Mixture:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Additional:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Additional fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Bruschetta Mixture: In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add chopped basil.
- Combine: Toss hot pasta with the bruschetta mixture, adding reserved water if needed. Top with Parmesan and garnish with basil. Serve.
Notes
- For added richness, include fresh mozzarella pearls or crumbled feta.
- This pasta can be enjoyed warm or as a chilled pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
