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Bruschetta Pasta

This bruschetta pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, onion, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and sprinkled with creamy parmesan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet:
Servings: 4
Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

  • 12 oz small pasta of choice such as penne or rotini*
  • 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup diced onion red or yellow
  • 1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped (or chiffonade) fresh basil plus more for topping
  • 1/3 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan choose a df version if vegan

Instructions

  • Boil your pasta: Heat a pot of salted water over high heat until it boils. Cook your pasta to package instructions.
    12 oz small pasta of choice
  • Combine your veggies: While your pasta cooks, chop up your veggies (cherry tomatoes, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil) and combine them in a large bowl.
    1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped (or chiffonade) fresh basil
  • Make your sauce: In a small/medium bowl, add your pasta sauce ingredients and whisk until combined.
    1/3 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Marinate your veggies: Add your sauce to the veggies and toss. Allow to marinate until the pasta is ready.
    Add your pasta: Rinse your pasta after it is cooked. Add it to your marinated veggies. Toss until combined. Finish it off with the parmesan cheese and give it a few more tosses.
    1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan
  • Serve: You can finish off the dish with a little extra parmesan and basil on top for garnish. Enjoy right away or chill for 1 hour.

Notes

⭐️I used penne in my recipe. You could also use a gf pasta if needed. 
Tips:
  • Use a high quality extra virgin olive oil for this recipe - it makes all the difference since the start of bruschetta is the crisp, fresh flavors! 
  • Heavily salt your pasta water - this will add lots of flavor! 
  • Add plant-based protein to this dish: