Penne with creamy brie and tomatoes

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PREP TIME

10 min

Makes

4 Servings

* PLUS Cooking time: 8 minutes
Penne with creamy brie and tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 450-g pkg farfalle or penne pasta
  • 4 tomatoes , preferably a mix of red and yellow
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 cup shredded fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • generous pinches salt
  • 140 g brie , or camembert

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes. Slice prosciutto into thin strips. Place in a large bowl with the garlic and basil. Add oil and salt, stirring to mix. Cut brie into small pieces. It should measure about 1 cup (250 mL).
  • When pasta is cooked, ladle out and reserve about 1/4 cup (50 mL) pasta water. Drain pasta, then return to pasta pot. Add remaining tomato mixture and brie. Toss to mix. If needed, stir in pasta water, a little at a time, just until moist. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 457,
  • Protein
  • 19 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 53 g,
  • Fat
  • 19 g,
  • Fibre
  • 5 g,
  • Sodium
  • 577 mg.

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