PENNE WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND TWO CHEESES

Penne With Tomatoes, Basil and Two Cheeses image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 main-course servings, 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne
1/4 pound Emmenthaler cheese
1/2 pound mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup shredded basil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring six quarts salted water to a rolling boil with one tablespoon olive oil. Add the penne and cook until al dente.
While the penne is cooking, cut the cheeses into half-inch cubes. Chop the tomatoes.
Put a layer of cheese and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drain the penne, then add it to the bowl with the remaining olive oil, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Mix ingredients well, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. No Parmesan is needed with this dish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 821, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams