QUICK PENNE PESTO WITH TOMATOES

Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes image

Ready Pasta Penne combines with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella to make this classic Italian dish that's just as tasty as it is timesaving.

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Canada

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Penne
2 tablespoons Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup small mozzarella balls
Salt and pepper to taste
6 fresh basil leaves, shredded
Pine nuts for garnish

Steps:

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.
Combine pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss.
Top with basil and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g