Pasta With Brie Basil And Tomatoes Food

TOMATO BRIE PASTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the brie, tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook the pasta, per package instructions, to al dente. Drain well.
• Toss the hot pasta with the brie and tomato mixture. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH BRIE, BASIL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put tomatoes, garlic, brie, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
• Cover and set aside at room temperature to let marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Drain well and transfer hot pasta to bowl with tomato mixture.
• Add basil and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH BRIE, TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet *off heat*, place cheese cubes, tomatoes, olives, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Still off heat, stir to separate cheese pieces. Mix in chopped basil.
• Add hot pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta liquid to skillet with cheese mixture.
• Place over medium heat and toss until cheese is partially melted and sauce coats pasta, adding more reserved pasta liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry, about 4-5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt (if needed) and serve.

CREAMY NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND BRIE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes on the largest holes of a box grater into a large bowl, discarding any big pieces of excess tomato skin. Whisk in the oil, basil and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in the Brie.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Add the pasta water, a little at a time, to moisten the pasta and help the Brie partially melt, if needed.
• Top with more basil before serving.