Pasta with Five Fresh Herbs Recipe

Upload a Photo

Ready in: < 30 minutes
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked penne rigate
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Turn this recipe into a puzzle! [click]

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

Place in a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to hot pasta, and toss well to combine.

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute 2 minutes.

Add chives and thyme; saute 1 additional minute or until tomatoes are slightly charred and skins are just beginning to burst. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook over high heat 1 minute.

Add tomato mixture and parsley to pasta; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Per serving: Calories 379(21% From Fat); Fat 8.8g (Sat 3.7g,Mono 3.4g,Poly 0.5g); Protein 14.6g; Cholesterol 11mg; Calcium 69mg; Sodium 313mg; Fiber 3.8g; Iron 3.3mg; Carbohydrate 61.9g

This recipe from CDKitchen for Pasta with Five Fresh Herbs serves/makes 6