This bruschetta pasta recipe is perfect for those that love to shop at farmer’s markets or those that just love easy meals with few ingredients.
Kids love this pasta, but it is also sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party and makes a great pot luck meal that is sure to impress.
Bruschetta Pasta Recipe
We are a busy family, but when we get a free Saturday morning, one of the things we love to do is go to the local Farmer’s Market. There is nothing better than making a meal with fresh food!
Right now Florida Tomatoes are in season and they are one of our favorite foods. They are great for lots of different types of recipes and my kids love the little grape tomatoes in their lunches. Also, since I try to prepare at least one meatless meal each week, because it is both good for our health as well as better for the environment, pasta is typically “go to” dinner option on those nights.
Now, I know mentioned earlier we’re a pretty busy family. So, while I like to cook with fresh food, I also need it to be fairly easy and fast. This is why at least once a month I love to pull together this Bruschetta Pasta Recipe. To be honest, I could probably get away with making it once a week, it’s that good!
Plus, I’ll often double the recipe, because it is just as good (maybe better) cold as it is when first prepared. This way we can have it for lunch somedays or even as a leftover meal later in the week. Alright so, first you want to star with some of those gorgeous little grape tomatoes you can get at your farmer’s market or at the grocery store.
Along with the tomatoes, here are the other ingredients you will need:
2 containersFresh From Florida grape tomatoes
1 box penne pasta
3 cloves garlic
1 small or 1/2 a large red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp olive oil
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions and while it’s cooking you can get the other ingredients ready. You’ll want to mine the 3 cloves of garlic, dice up the onion as finely as possible, and then chop the tomatoes and the basil.
Heat the 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a large saucepan and then add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes until the onion is changing color. Add the tomatoes and cooke another five minutes. Finally add the basil and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Once the tomato mixture is done, combine with the cooked and drained pasta and serve warm or place in the refrigerator to chill and serve later. It tastes amazing both ways!
- 1 box penne pasta
- 2 containers Fresh From Florida grape tomatoes chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small or ½ a large red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions and drain
- While the pasta is boiling prepare the onion, garlic, tomatoes and basil
- Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to a large fry pan
- Once olive oil is heated add the garlic and onions and cook for about five minutes stirring throughout
- Next add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes stirring occasionally
- Finally, add the basil and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add the pasta to the tomato mixture until combined
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge and serve cold
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Neely says
Mouth watering! Looks delicious!
Alexandria says
I LOVE bruschetta! When I was in Italy I took a food tour where they taught us how to make bruschetta with all Italian fresh ingredients! I had never had something so tasty. Apparently us Americans pronoun it wrong, so that was interesting to learn. i’ll definitely have to give your recipe a try!
breanna says
That looks so fresh and yummy! Perfect for a summer Bar-B-Q. I love bruschetta that I think I would really enjoy this recipe as well.
Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says
Yum! This looks awesome. I love bruschetta so I’m excited to give this pasta a try. I’m a newer food blogger and found you on a link party. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Becky
Tiffany says
I love new ways of making pasta and this looks like something we would love!
lauryn hock says
This looks oh so delicious!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
You are making my pasta/bruschetta loving heart so happy! Love this recipe! Pinning!
Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow says
I used to hate bruschetta until I tried bruschetta flavored chips. Now I’m in LOVE with it and this pasta looks ah-mazing! I have GOT to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
I just love bruchetta! The favor is always spot on, and I love the idea of using it as pasta sauce – genius!! Pinning!
Madaline says
YUM! This sounds delicious and extremely Italian! I love that you kept all the ingredients so simple!
Dionne Dean says
This looks like an great meal for a picnic date with the hubs. Great post!
Tiffany says
This looks delicious! So fresh and still filling. I love grape tomatoes 😀
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
My kids love those tomatoes. I love bruschetta, and a pasta version sounds absolutely delicious!
Logan Can says
This looks so delicious! I LOVE Tomatoes and of course, you can’t go wrong with pasta! 🙂
aimee fauci says
Those tomatoes are absolutely beautiful! This is my kind of dish. I could seriously eat this cold and eat it for all 3 meals.
Stacey says
mmmm, looks good and easy! I’m always on the look out for a simple, yet tasty meal to whip up on the weekday. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Ashley says
Yummy!! I have been looking all over for new recipes to add to my list of home cooked meals and I’m glad I found these so far!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
I love how simple the ingredients are! Those recipes make the best taste in my opinion. Can’t wait to try this!