Tomato Basil Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Tomato Basil Pasta Salad—a quick and easy dish that's perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep! Featuring tender penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic for a burst of Mediterranean flavor. Topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this refreshing recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served immediately or chilled to enhance its bold flavors. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, preparing a light lunch, or looking for a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this Tomato Basil Pasta Salad is the ultimate combination of simplicity and deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 20 grams fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Finely chop the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces if they are too large.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Top with grated parmesan cheese and give a final gentle toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.1 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3232 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1179 mg | 25% | |
*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.
