A homemade tomato bruschetta mixture is tossed with pasta for an Easy Bruschetta Pasta Recipe bursting with fresh flavors.
You are going to love this pasta recipe! Made with the simple ingredients of traditional bruschetta, this recipe is so quick and easy to make.
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Bruschetta Pasta
Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil combine to make a flavorful bruschetta to toss with warm pasta.
Chop up the bruschetta topping as the pasta cooks and you will have this easy pasta recipe on the table in just minutes.
A versatile recipe, you can serve it warm as a main dish for an easy dinner or chilled as a pasta side dish.
Bursting with the fresh flavors of summer, every forkful of Bruschetta Pasta is a party in your mouth.
This recipe makes four main dish servings (1 1/2 cups per serving) or twelve side dish servings (1/2 cup per serving).
I love using shell pasta in this recipe because the shells catch the bits and pieces of the bruschetta mixture in its nooks and crannies.
Fresh ripe tomatoes on the vine are my top choice when making the fresh bruschetta but roma tomatoes, plum tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes and even grape tomatoes will work well also.
White balsamic vinegar is a touch sweeter than dark balsamic vinegar and will also help to keep the colors of this pasta dish bright and vibrant.
A drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese are lovely additions to this pasta dish.
A favorite serving suggestion of mine is to top the pasta with sliced cooked chicken breast for a heartier meal.
Oh, and you can also add fresh mozzarella. Bitesize pearl mozzarella pieces are the perfect size to mix into the tomato mixture.
Whether you serve this recipe as a warm pasta with bruschetta sauce or a cold pasta salad, I guarantee it will quickly become one of your go-to pasta recipes for dinners and potlucks.
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How to make pasta with bruschetta
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- Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta; drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, basil, red onion, garlic, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until combined.
Recipe Tips
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
- Stir in fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts before serving.
- Feeding a crowd? You can easily double this recipe.
Substitutions
- I love using a flavorful extra virgin olive oil but any good quality olive oil can be used instead.
- Dark balsamic vinegar can be substituted for the white balsamic vinegar.
- You can use your favorite gluten-free pasta or whole-grain pasta as the pasta in this recipe.
- Bowtie pasta is a pretty pasta that can be used in place of the shell pasta.
- You can use any fresh tomatoes to make this recipe in place of the tomatoes on the vine that I used.
Storage
- Leftover bruschetta pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- Be sure to give the pasta a stir before serving because the dressing may settle on the bottom of the container.
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Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make pasta with tomato bruschetta:
- medium shell pasta
- large tomatoes on the vine
- fresh basil
- red onion
- fresh garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- white balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese, optional
Easy Bruschetta Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta
- 2 large tomatoes on the vine cored and chopped, 2 cups
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese optional
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta; drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl combine the tomatoes, basil, red onion, garlic, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and pepper.
- Add the hot cooked pasta and toss until combined.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
With a little amount of time you can make a delicious dish! The flavors are on point, you will never get tired of it, and the presentation looks nice!