Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Penne
- 10 Minutes Prep
- 40 Minutes Total
- 6 Servings
- 430 Calories per Serving
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil is a classic flavor combination that’s put to good use in this 40-minute meal.
Ingredient List
- 1 3/4 cups from 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Preparation
- In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
- In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add tomato mixture and basil; toss gently to blend. Serve warm.
Tips
- While this pasta is hearty enough to be a main course, it also works well as a side dish to grilled meats.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 430
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 28% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 13% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 19g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 35% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 30% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 10% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 70% |
| Copper | Value not available | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 1c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving3&½
