Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Vegetarian - Tips

A Mediterranean-style family staple.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta

1 tablespoon basil oil

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 pint grape tomatoes

halved

1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat basil and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil until soft. Add tomatoes reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pepperjack mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. When cheese begins to melt mix in cooked penne pasta. Season with fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 502.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.1g 48%

Carbohydrates: 47.1g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat: 10.9g 54%

Cholesterol: 57.8mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 1128.7IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 15.1mg 25%

Folate: 15mcg 4%

Calcium: 473.8mg 47%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 43.9mg 16%

Potassium: 311.2mg 9%

Sodium: 461.8mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 223.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.