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Fresh Bruschetta Pasta

Fresh Bruschetta Pasta is full of ripe summer tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar. Get extra flavor by cooking pasta in chicken broth!
Course dinner, Main, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bruschetta pasta, cooking, dinner, easy meal, mozzarella cheese, pasta, vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 224kcal
Author Kelly Pugliano

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbsp
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 lb. penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth ice cube

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to directions in 2 cups chicken broth instead of water.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. Add to bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss.
  • In fry pan, heat 1 Tbsp. Olive oil and minced garlic. Cook until brown. Add Chicken broth cube (1/4 cup broth) and mascarpone cheese. Stir until melted.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Add pasta to bowl of tomato mixture, pour garlic sauce over top.
  • Toss lightly and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 628mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g