Tomato Basil Pasta

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup packed fresh basil, cleaned and chiffonaded
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Recipe

• 1 prepare penne according to package directions.
• 2 in a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
• 3 add garlic and prisciutto to skillet and saute for 3 minutes.
• 4 add tomatoes to skillet and cook until just softened, about 3 minutes.
• 5 remove skillet from heat.
• 6 stir in olives, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• 7 drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• 8 add tomato mixture and basil to pasta and toss.
• 9 garnish with toasted pine nuts.
• 10 to toast pine nuts, heat in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly golden.