Red White and Blue Pasta
Red White and Blue Pasta is a dazzling dish that celebrates the colors of summer in every bite. With vibrant blue pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, it brings joy to any table while delivering a burst of flavors that evoke nostalgic summer memories. Serve this vibrant pasta at your next gathering and watch it become an instant favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz blue pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the blue pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until they soften.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the tomatoes and mix gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil until fully combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional olive oil, Parmesan, and basil as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg