Bruschetta Pasta
Fresh Italian pasta inspired by classic bruschetta with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. In a large bowl combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices. Add warm pasta and toss gently. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Stir in basil and Parmesan. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Let the tomato mixture rest before adding pasta so the natural juices create the sauce.