Recipe
Main Dish
Tomato Margherita Pasta
Primary Media
Description
A Tuscan-Style spaghetti sauce features fresh, flavorful tomatoes, without a lot of other ingredients. This recipe works well with any type of pasta. Count on the lively freshness and crisp character of Mantellassi Mentore Morellino di Scansano wine to play nice with the tart and feisty tomatoes in this pasta.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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10 oz. Gustare Vita dry penne pasta | ||
¼ c. Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil, divided | ||
1 oz. prosciutto, cut into thin strips | ||
2 clove(s) garlic, minced | ||
3 c. heirloom tomatoes, chopped | ||
1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
½ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper | ||
1 (8-oz) pkg. fresh mozzarella pearls, drained | ||
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved | ||
2 c. baby arugula |
Things To Grab
- Colander
- Large skillet
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until prosciutto is crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in same large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chopped heirloom tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes or until tomatoes are softened.
- Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Stir tomato sauce mixture, mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes into hot pasta. Transfer to serving platter. Top with arugula and crispy prosciutto. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
Servings
380 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 630mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 15g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 30%
0%
Vitamin C 30%
0%
Iron 35%
0%
Calcium 25%
Recommended Pairing
Recommended Pairing
Ruffino Chianti Superiore
Count on the soft lingering finish to pair well with tart and feisty foods. Goes great with spicy tomato pastas.
Recipe Source:
August Seasons 2017.