Quick Penne Pesto with Tomatoes

Ready Pasta Penne combines with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella to make this classic Italian dish that's just as tasty as it is timesaving.

• Preparation Time: 4 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Penne
• 2 tablespoons Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
• ½ cup small mozzarella balls
• 6 fresh basil leaves, shredded
• Pine nuts for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent. Heat in the microwave for one minute.

Step 2

Combine pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and toss.

Step 3

Top with basil and pine nuts.