Bruschetta Brie Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this luscious Bruschetta Brie Pasta, a recipe that perfectly balances creamy indulgence with vibrant freshness. Al dente spaghetti is swirled in a rich, velvety sauce made from melted brie cheese, creating a luxurious base. It's then topped with a delightful bruschetta mix of juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a zesty blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. This quick and easy pasta dish—ready in just 30 minutes—is an irresistible fusion of savory, cheesy comfort and bright, summery flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this meal comes together effortlessly with simple yet gourmet ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the bruschetta topping. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle the cherry tomato mixture with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
Remove the rind from the brie cheese and cut it into small chunks.
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the same pot over low heat. Add the brie cheese chunks and a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Stir continuously until the brie is melted and coats the pasta. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in half of the bruschetta topping, allowing the warmth to slightly soften the tomatoes.
Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with the remaining bruschetta mixture.
Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1308 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
