Best Penne With Tomato Pesto And Smoked Mozzarella Recipes

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QUICK PENNE PESTO WITH TOMATOES



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Ready Pasta Penne combines with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella to make this classic Italian dish that's just as tasty as it is timesaving.

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla Canada

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Penne
2 tablespoons Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup small mozzarella balls
Salt and pepper to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, shredded
Pine nuts for garnish

Steps:

  • Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.
  • Combine pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss.
  • Top with basil and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PENNE WITH GRAPE TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA



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Adding chickpeas to the pasta makes this meal heartier and healthier; using thyme instead of more predictable basil perks up the whole dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces ridged or plain penne
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 pint (8 ounces) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add chickpeas to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  • Add tomatoes, bocconcini, thyme, oil, and vinegar to pasta. Toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats penne (you may not need all the water). Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve, garnished with additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g

PENNE WITH TOMATO AND SMOKED CHEESE



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Here's a smokin' speedy casserole with just four ingredients! Use the do-ahead tip to make it even faster.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups Alfredo pasta sauce
1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium-low heat until warm. Stir in cheese until melted. Mix sauce, pasta and tomatoes. Pour into casserole.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

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