Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta

[awesomespatula]

I work with Triscuit and we have an amazing Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta recipe available on our website. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and is good for 5 servings. Let me know how you like it!http://myimagestation.net/images/19D0E1/biggrin-1.png
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Prep time: 10 min

Total time: 20 min

Makes: 5 servings
What you need

* 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
* 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
* 1 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 8 oz. rotini pasta pasta, uncooked
* 3/4 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping

Make it

* MIX tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

* COOK rotini as directed on package; drain.

* TOSS rotini with tomato mixture and grated topping. Serve immediately.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad
Prepare as directed, except rinse pasta with cold water after cooking. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Stir lightly before serving.
Great Substitute
Substitute 1 tsp. dried basil leaves for fresh basil

http://www.kraftbrands.com/homefarming/growing/storing/recipes/Pages/fresh-tomato-and-basil-pasta.aspx

By the way, does anyone grow their own basil at home?

[samue1eb]

I grow my own basil until the first frost hits and it dies.
The only thing I would change about this recipe is using freshly greated paramesan, would make a world of difference.

[HattoriHanzo]

I agree with samue1eb but I feel that awesomespatula has another agenda and it has nothing to do with food but promoting plastic cheese ( Kraft ). And seriously, who would post a tomato and basil pasta recipe under the pretense of an "amazing" recipe when the tomatoes might be fresh but the cheese is Low Fat....Give me a break !!!


samue1eb.... To grow basil all year round you will need to grow it in a glass house or hot frame during the winter months.

[awesomespatula]

samue1eb,
Thanks for the advice. It’s good to hear that you grow your own basil. HattoriHanzo is correct about growing basil all year round. You can also consider growing your basil on a windowsill. On our site, you can find fact sheets on a wide variety of herbs to help you learn about new crops you may want to include in your collection.

[PappaLazarou]

What Hattore Hanzo said LOL. How come he was banned ? He makes a lot of sense to me .

[Big Daddy's House]

Dag, that DOES look good!!

[crazyjack]

hello friend ,
i love very much pasta. it is very simple for making .
anybody makes this .it is very spicy dish.

[apinchofflavor]

I grow my own basil as well. I would never use fake cheese for anything. I can't even buy that bagged mozzarella. Tastes to fake.

But I make something similar to this. These are great for quick lunches or dinners.