Penne with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Penne with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 pound penne; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, diced; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

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For this quick and easy recipe, cherry tomatoes are sauteed with garlic before tossing them with pasta, fresh basil, and smoked mozzarella cheese.

Makes 6

Prep 10 m

Cook 12 m

Ingredients

3/4 pound penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic, finely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, diced
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Directions

1 of 3 Cook penne in large deep pot of lightly salted water until al dente, firm yet tender. Drain.
2 of 3 Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper; saute 2 minutes.
3 of 3 Toss penne with tomato mixture, cheese and basil. Serve at once. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information for Penne with Cherry Tomatoes
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Per Serving: 13 g Fat, total, 27 mg chol., 41 g carb., 3 g fiber, 7 g sat. fat, 339 kcal cal., 15 g pro., 443 mg sodium