Recipe of the day: Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie

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Compiled by Lineo Lesemane

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Try this easy-to-make meal idea for a quick dinner or lunch!


This pasta is coated in a juicy sauce made with tomatoes, basil, and creamy Brie cheese.

Just marinate the ingredients ahead of time, then mix with hot pasta for a quick, flavourful meal that can serve up to four people.

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Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie

Ingredients

  • 6 roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 1 wedge Brie cheese
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh basil
  • 500 g linguine, penne or fusilli pasta
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Chop or tear the Brie into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl, together with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and half the basil.
  3. Set aside to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  5. Drain, and immediately add to the marinated tomatoes and Brie.
  6. Toss gently to combine; the heat of the pasta will start to melt the cheese.
  7. Scatter over the remaining basil and serve warm.

*This recipe was sourced from penguinrandomhouse with permission.

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Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie

Recipe
  • Author: Cooking with Love by Trish van der Nest
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Scale

    • 6 roma (plum) tomatoes

    • 1 wedge Brie cheese

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil

    • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

    • 2 cups finely chopped fresh basil

    • 500 g linguine, penne or fusilli pasta

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Chop or tear the Brie into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl, together with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and half the basil.
  3. Set aside to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  5. Drain, and immediately add to the marinated tomatoes and Brie.
  6. Toss gently to combine; the heat of the pasta will start to melt the cheese.
  7. Scatter over the remaining basil and serve warm.

Notes

– Instead of roma tomatoes, use 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved.

– For a lower-carb option, replace the pasta with 500 g baby marrow noodles.

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