Pasta Margherita

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"The toppings of this pasta are the same as used on the traditional pizza. This makes for a quick, meatless main dish."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 16 ounces packaged cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄2 cup preshredded parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in large bowl.
2. While pasta cooks, combine basil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts.
3. Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, salt, pepper. Toss gently to coat pasta. Top with diced mozzarella.

Reviews

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in addition to my review: I didn't put the ingredients in step 2 in the food processor...I sliced the cherry tomatoes in half as stated in the recipe just didn't process...