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Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta Recipe

Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta - tomatoes marinated in an easy balsamic and olive oil dressing tossed on top of freshly cooked pasta. Don't forget to add cubes of mozzarella cheese and maybe a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese right before serving.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fresh tomatoes and pasta recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese balls fresh if possible
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for up to an hour.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add the pasta to a large serving bowl.
  • Toss the warm pasta with the tomato mixture. Stir to combine and then add the diced mozzarella cheese. Top with the freshly grated Parmesan.
  • Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • I used for grape tomatoes in this recipe due to their convenient size, but feel free to substitute with any tomatoes you have on hand. If using larger varieties, consider dicing them for easier mixing and a more consistent texture.
  • For this recipe, I used mozzarella balls that I sliced in half, but feel free to use any type of mozzarella cheese you prefer, such diced mozzarella.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 253mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g