Recipe of the day: Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie
Try this easy-to-make meal idea for a quick dinner or lunch!
Pasta with marinated tomatoes & brie. Picture: Supplied
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
- Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
- 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.
- Set aside to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain, and immediately add to the marinated tomatoes and Brie.
- Toss gently to combine; the heat of the pasta will start to melt the cheese.
- Scatter over the remaining basil and serve warm.
*This recipe was sourced from penguinrandomhouse with permission.
PrintRecipe of the day: Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 6 roma (plum) tomatoes
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- 1 wedge Brie cheese
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- 2 Tbsp olive oil
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- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
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- 2 cups finely chopped fresh basil
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- 500 g linguine, penne or fusilli pasta
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- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.
- 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.
- Set aside to marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain, and immediately add to the marinated tomatoes and Brie.
- Toss gently to combine; the heat of the pasta will start to melt the cheese.
- 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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