Dinner

Tomato Basil Pasta is for Dinner.

Tomato Basil Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Tomato Basil Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Tomato Basil Pasta makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Tomato Basil Pasta are:

2 lbs ripe tomatoes
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 oregano sprig
Pinch chili flakes (optional)
1 pkg (13.25 - 16 oz) whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup basil, plus sprigs for garnish
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Here is how you make Tomato Basil Pasta:

Preheat oven to 325Cut tomatoes in half horizontally, use a sharp knife to remove stems. Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste (add red pepper flakes if desired). Then lay cut side down in the dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until completely softened and wilted. Larger tomatoes will take longer to roast. When tomatoes are ready remove skin (it will slide off easily once it's been roasted). You can remove seeds if desired, chop roughly or can crush with the tines of a fork.Cut chicken breast into 1" cubes. Cook over medium heat until juices run clears. Approx 8 min.Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with tomatoes. Add the Parmesan and Basil. Top with chicken and additional Parmesan and Basil as desired.Serving Size: 6 bowlsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FROGGYRL24.

The nutritional information for Tomato Basil Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 377.8

• Total Fat: 15.1 g
• Cholesterol: 70.3 mg
• Sodium: 174.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 33.3 g

Tomato Basil Pasta is Italian cuisine.