Description
A delightful twist on classic bruschetta, this Bruschetta Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the fresh flavors of tomatoes, basil, and balsamic with perfectly cooked spaghetti and creamy mozzarella balls.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 10 ounces spaghetti
Bruschetta Mixture:
- 2 1/2 cups diced Roma tomatoes (about 4 tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil (chiffonade), divided
Garlic Sauce:
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces mozzarella balls
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Prepare the bruschetta mixture: Toss together tomatoes, red onions, half of the minced garlic, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and 2 tablespoons basil in a bowl. Set aside.
- Make the garlic sauce: In a skillet, cook remaining garlic and oregano in olive oil. Add a bit of pasta water, butter, and stir. Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, mozzarella, and bruschetta mixture. Toss to combine.
- Finish and serve: Season with salt, pepper, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with basil before serving.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
