Cherry Tomato & Basil Penne

Cherry Tomato & Basil Penne

With fresh, simple ingredients, this recipe combines sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes with aromatic basil and al dente penne, topped with creamy ricotta for a light and refreshing meal. 
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  • Ingredients

    • 1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Penne
    • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving, if desired
    • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
    • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, if desired
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more, if desired
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, if desired
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
    • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • Steps

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until just under al dente, about 13 to 15 minutes. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water. Set aside.  
    2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes begin to soften and burst, about 8 minutes, pressing down on them with a spoon if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then add vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Stir in pasta and reserved pasta water and cook until sauce reduces and pasta is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted.  
    3. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and top with ricotta, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.  

Nutritional Information

1 Serving Calories 340  (Calories from Fat 170);  Total Fat 19g  (Saturated Fat 7g,  Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 35mg;  Sodium 730mg;  Total Carbohydrate 47g  (Dietary Fiber 25g,  Sugars 3g);  Protein 18g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A  20%;  Vitamin C  8%;  Calcium 35%;  Iron  8%

Net Carbs = 47g Carbohydrate – 25g Fiber   

Net Carbs = 22 grams 

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