fresh tomato, parmesan, and basil pasta
If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner. This is it.I love Basil. This is a great dish that is low fat,and light.Full of tomato flavor,and topped off with cheese.This tomato combination can also be served on baguettes as an appetizer.You may also add some cooked diced chicken breast,or other protein to this dish.Enjoy!!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4-5 - diced plum tomatoes
- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1 - clove of garlic( for a milder garlic flavor.( saute for a few seconds before adding to basil) garlic in a bit of olive oil
- 6-7 - large basil leaves,or double small leaves
- 1/4 cup part skim parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fat free feta cheese
- 1/2 pound pasta of choice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
How To Make fresh tomato, parmesan, and basil pasta
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Step 1Dice Plum tomatoes. Put in a glass bowl,or other bowl. Do not use a metal bowl.Salt and pepper tomatoes. Add the olive oil,and balsamic vinegar and lightly toss together. Let sit for 30 minutes. The longer it sits the juicier the tomatoes will get. -
Step 2In a food processor.Place Basil leaves and a clove of Garlic and pulse for about 30 seconds or so.
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Step 3Add the basil,garlic,and Parmesan cheese to tomatoes.Combine well.
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Step 4cook pasta and drain. Place on a plate. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle Feta cheese on top.
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