Pasta with Brie, Basil and Tomatoes
Serves 8
Time 2 hr 15 min
This pasta dish uses rich, creamy brie to make the summery combination of tomatoes and basil even better.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped or 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces brie, with rind, or other semi-soft cheese such as Fontina, cut into (1-inch) pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound whole wheat penne
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Put tomatoes, garlic, brie, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
Cover and set aside at room temperature to let marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Drain well and transfer hot pasta to bowl with tomato mixture.
Add basil and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 450 calories (210 from fat), 24g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 30mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 47g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 14g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped or 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces brie, with rind, or other semi-soft cheese such as Fontina, cut into (1-inch) pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pound whole wheat penne
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper