Recipe of the day: Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie

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.

Recipe of the day: Pasta with marinated tomatoes and brie

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• 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

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• • 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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