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Basil, Tomato and Brie Pasta
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Cuisine: Pasta Vegetarian
5:30 Challenge / 5 ingredients / 30 minutes
Until tomatoes are super ripe, recipes for tomato-basil sauces can't help but disappoint. A solution to get that great flavor in the meantime is to use a can of a top-quality organic or imported whole tomatoes. When local tomatoes are ripe and plentiful, substitute 5 large peeled and seeded tomatoes or 1 pound cherry tomatoes. -- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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1 pound spaghetti
1 (28-ounce) can whole organic tomatoes, drained
1/2 pound wedge brie, outer skin removed
1 large bunch or 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine tomatoes, brie, basil and olive oil and pulse until sauce is chopped but still has little chunks. Add salt and pepper to taste.
In a serving bowl, combine drained pasta and sauce and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine tomatoes, brie, basil and olive oil and pulse until sauce is chopped but still has little chunks. Add salt and pepper to taste.
In a serving bowl, combine drained pasta and sauce and toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper.
Notes:
While there are many variations of uncooked tomato-basil pasta sauce, what makes this recipe different is the addition of brie, which gives the sauce a subtle twist and a creamy texture when combined with steaming hot pasta. For garlic lovers, add a couple of cloves or substitute garlic-flavored olive oil.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 548 calories (percent of calories from fat, 34), 19 grams protein, 65 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 24 grams fat, 38 milligrams cholesterol, 531 milligrams sodium.
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