Tomato Garden Pasta
Light & Tasty
Aileen Sheehan of Stafford, Virginia mixes fresh tomatoes, green beans and pasta with a splash of balsamic vinaigrette, a hint of basil and chives and crumbled feta cheese for a colorful, Mediterranean delight. "I have served this many times, using fresh tomatoes from my garden. It's a wonderful side dish," Aileen says. "With Italian sausage and basil bread, it's a scrumptious meal."
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
5 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced chives
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding beans during the last 5-6 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, chives and basil. Drain pasta mixture and add to tomato mixture; toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. Yield: 8 servings.
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Re: Tomato Garden Pasta
I made this last night for dinner and it was fantastic! I added a bit more balsamic and used scallions instead of chives just cut very thin and added chopped grilled chicken to make it a main meal. It was really delicious and felt like I was eating something hearty while still being healthy! I used rigatoni instead of bow ties just because it is what I had on had and it was perfect!
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