Description

This roasted tomato penne pasta features tender penne tossed with softened cherry tomatoes sautéed in oil and infused with fresh basil. Finished with melted mozzarella cheese and seasoned with salt and pepper, it offers a simple and comforting blend of fresh, savory flavors.

Photo credit: Grzegorz Krysmalski

Level: Easy	Prep: 20 minutes	Yield: 1 serving
Total: 20 minutes	Inactive:	Serving Size: oz

Ingredients

2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp oil
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cups Penne pasta
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a pan and roast the tomatoes till soft.
Mix in chopped basil.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until cooked but firm. Drain.
Add tomato mixture and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving per recipe
Serving size: oz
Calories: 354.1 per serving

Contents	% Daily Value
Total Fat 14.9 g	19%

Saturated Fat 1.8g	9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.4mg	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	29%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Incl. Added Sugars 0g	0%
Protein 9.3g
Vitamin D 0 mcg	0%

Calcium 58mg	4%
Iron 2.5mg	14%
Potassium 719.3mg	15%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Jeyakumar, Angeline, Gastelum, A., Shaw, W. 2026, Roasted Tomato Penne Pasta, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Recipes

Extension Associated Contacts

Angeline Jeyakumar

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