Quick Bruschetta Pasta

This Quick Bruschetta Pasta dish combines the flavours of classic bruschetta with a quick-cooking pasta base. It’s perfect for a light, summery dinner ready in 10 minutes.

UNDER 10 MINS

VEGETARIAN

PASTA

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti, linguine, or penne
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced 
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss well and let it sit.
3. In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic. Toss to coat in the olive oil mixture.
6. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the mixture.
7. Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in the prepared bruschetta topping.
8. Divide the pasta among plates and top with grated Parmesan cheese and extra fresh basil leaves.
9. Drizzle with additional olive oil.

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