Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss Recipe

Name: Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; ½ cup red onion, diced; ¼ cup basil leaves, washed and torn; ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large salted pot of water, cook penne according to package instructions less 1 minute.
2
Drain but reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add onion.
4
Cook until translucent.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and tomatoes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
8
Add pasta and pasta water to the skillet.
9
Add cheeses and stir well.
10
Turn off heat.
11
Add basil.
12
Toss and serve.
13
Often I will also add a sprinkle of pine nuts when serving.

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne, 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved, ½ cup red onion, diced, ¼ cup basil leaves, washed and torn, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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