How to Make Bruschetta Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bruschetta Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together with friends and family. This dish takes the classic flavors of bruschetta - ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil - and combines them with al dente pasta for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

The key to making a great Bruschetta Pasta is using the freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find. Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a must,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
  • ½ small red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cored
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Heat oil and butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Puree tomatoes in the food processor. Add tomatoes to the onion mixture; simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • Remove from heat. Toss in mozzarella cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    411 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 276mg