Brie Lovers Rejoice
Brie lover? You are about to be. This Roasted Tomato and Brie Pasta really cranks up the flavor. This mouth-watering pasta dish is from the Ready-Made Menus chapter of Holly’s KITCHEN 101 cookbook. It is specifically in the Meatless Meals Menu as it is an amazing Vegetarian option, and freezer friendly too. Choosing nutrition-rich meatless meals has been shown to be a good way to help heart health and good for the budget!
| Servings 6 (1-cup) servings |
- 12 ounces spiral pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes or roasted tomatoes 14 1/2-ounce, see recipe
- 2 cup teaspoons dried basil leaves or 1/4loosely packed fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup cubed Brie rind removed
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- Cook pasta according to package directions: drain.
- In large nonstick skillet, heat oil and add tomatoes, basil and garlic to skillet. Add Brie, stirring until just begins to melt.
- Transfer Brie mixture to pasta, add almonds and carefully toss together. Season to taste.
| Servings |
- 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon teaspoon dried basil leaves or 1fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil.
- On prepared pan, combine tomatoes, oil, basil and season to taste. Roast 25-30 minutes or until done and slightly blackened.
Calories 342, Calories from Fat 32%, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 220mg, Carbohydrates 47g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 11g, Dietary Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat
Terrific Tip: Try using roasted fresh tomatoes for the canned (see recipe). If roasting fresh tomatoes, use 2 tablespoons olive oil in cooking and 1 tablespoon olive oil roasting tomatoes.
Hard to Beat Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Once you try fire-roasted tomatoes you may never go back to the original, they are that good! Take a short cut with the great-tasting canned fire roasted tomatoes or roast your own. This Roasted Tomato and Brie Pasta dish is a great use for leftover brie, or if you prefer another cheese use it. Of course you can always top with leftover or rotisserie chicken if you have it. Remember there is NO STRESS in the kitchen with Holly’s recipes!
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