Tomato Basil Pasta

from Family Circle. If you don't have white balsamic, use regular.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb penne pasta
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  cloves garlic, sliced
• 3  ounces  sliced prosciutto, chopped
• 1  cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄4 cup  pitted kalamata olive, halved
• 3  tablespoons  white balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  packed fresh basil, cleaned and chiffonaded
• 2  tablespoons  toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. Prepare penne according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
3. Add garlic and prisciutto to skillet and saute for 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes.
5. Remove skillet from heat.
6. Stir in olives, vinegar, salt and pepper.
7. Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
8. Add tomato mixture and basil to pasta and toss.
9. Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
10. To toast pine nuts, heat in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly golden.