This pasta dish with a fresh tomato sauce and fragrant basil is wonderful served with a green salad. The best thing about this meal is that it’s easy to throw together in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
- 8 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup Italian dressing, or to taste
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8-10 minutes.
Step 2
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese; toss until well coated.
Tips
You can use any pasta instead of penne.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 257 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium248mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 43% |
Calcium49mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium236mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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