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Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 5 Min
Serving Size: 6-8 Servings
Ingredients
1 box Dreamfields Angel Hair
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes (see note below)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.Add salt and pepper, as desired.Arrange pasta on platter; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Note: Use fresh, firm, ripe tomatoes. Could include heirlooms, grape, cherry, etc.
Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 281 calories; 9 g protein; 12 g digestible carbohydrates*; 6 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 22 mg sodium; 8g total dietary fiber.
Source: dreamfieldsfoods.com
by PEYOTECOYOTE
February 25, 2013
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by FRRONALD
August 21, 2012
I have fresh tomatoes and basil in the garden. Will try this.
by FAMJR
August 21, 2012
by BOOBEAT1984
August 21, 2012
by ABRILLUV
August 21, 2012
by 92651
August 20, 2012
I have to buy some fresh basil but I have a ton of ripe tomatoes just waiting to be picked.
by LRDORN
August 20, 2012
Yummy! I have basil plants again this year! This will be a good addition of recipes with basil! Thank you.
by IDG1
August 20, 2012
That reminds me, I should go to the garden and pick some tomatoes. Hmm, this could be lunch tomorrow...
by SEAYA712
August 20, 2012
love tomato & basil together...maybe add some fresh mozzarella.....YUM....TY
by PMB743
August 20, 2012
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm- nice and fresh using all of those great summer tomatoes fresh from the garden!
by LISAJOS
August 20, 2012
sounds luscious, but I'd use a different pasta, not crazy about angel hair pasta
by CHILPEP
August 20, 2012
Would need to add some hot pepper flakes or chopped fresh hot peppers
by JOERACER
August 20, 2012
I use Dreamfields pasta all the time. Have used their recipes and all have been great!!
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