Main dishes

Bistro Tomato & Basil Pasta

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kraft

Ideal for summer when tomatoes are ripe and basil is abundant, this meatless pasta dish flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese is quick and easy.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

5 servings, 1 cup each

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what you need

cups rotini pasta, uncooked

medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

1/3

cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1/4

cup olive oil

clove garlic, minced

1/2

tsp. salt

1/4

tsp. pepper

1/3

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package; drain.

MEANWHILE, mix tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add pasta and cheese; mix lightly.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Round Out The Meal

Serve with a whole-wheat roll and fresh fruit for dessert.

Great Substitute

Substitute 1 tsp. dried basil leaves for sliced fresh basil.

Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad

Prepare as directed, except rinse pasta with cold water after cooking. Mix with remaining ingredients; cover. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Stir lightly before serving.

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millieeley

posted:6/21/2010

Possibly one of my favorite pastas! I loved this dish and I look forward to eating it again very soon! My mom and dad also loved the pasta.

a cook

posted:12/29/2009

lmsully

posted:9/6/2009

How awesome! I used my fresh basil from the herb garden and tomatoes from the garden with whole wheat rotini. My sister in law gave me lemon flavored EVO for Christmas. I used that which really bumped up the flavor without overdoing it.

mlaird1

posted:6/23/2009

I found it a bit dry. Next time I'll add more olive oil, and use a little less cheese.

mamachic23

posted:10/14/2008

Thisb is a great healthy, and lite recipe. I would make it as a side to a main dish or add chicken and have it as a main dish either way it'sood.

a cook

posted:9/16/2008

I loved loved loved this pasta!!! I followed the directions except I didn't make as much and I added some minced onion!! It was YUMMY!

earthangeldc

posted:6/30/2008

It was very delicious and easy to make!