Tomato Basil Pasta
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 14 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 18 teaspoon pepper
- 13 cup packed fresh basil, cleaned and chiffonaded
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Prepare penne according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and prisciutto to skillet and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes to skillet and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Stir in olives, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add tomato mixture and basil to pasta and toss.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
- To toast pine nuts, heat in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly golden.
penne pasta, olive oil, garlic, grape tomatoes, olive, white balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, fresh basil, nuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-basil-pasta-80875 (may not work)