Tomato Basil Pasta
Annette Fotos
ingredients
- 1 box (1 lb) penne pasta, I use mult-grain or whole wheat
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 oz turkey ham, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, cleaned and cut into thin strips
- 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts
directions
- 1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add penne; cook following package directions.
- 2
While pasta boils, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, Add garlic and ham. Saute 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until just softened, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in olives, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- 3
Drain pasta; transfer to large serving bowl. Add sauce and basil; toss. Garnish with toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or room temperature.
notes
Toast pine nuts in small dry skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly golden. Remove from heat.
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