Tomato Basil Pasta

Submitted by Cathleen Colbert

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

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 11
• 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.

Reviews

[NewAussieMum]

We loved this recipe! Really makes the most of yummy fresh summer ingredients. Very simple and quick to make. I used bacon instead of prosciutto as it's what I had on hand - I'm sure it would be better as written but the bacon still tasted good. This one is definitely for the permanent recipe book!