Easy Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, & Fresh Ricotta
Our August Pasta Spotlight EA Stewart, a registered dietitian, created this delicious gluten free pasta salad with grape tomatoes, basil and fresh ricotta. Whip this up on busy weeknight in just 30 minutes- did we mention it has 17 grams of protein per serving?
Easy Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, & Fresh Ricotta
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gluten free pasta
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to directions, and drain.
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While the pasta is cooking, slice the tomatoes in half and chop the basil and put both in a large bowl.
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Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the tomatoes and bail, then stir in the olive oil, ricotta cheese, and pine nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve immediately, or keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Tip:
- Feel free to substitute with any cheese, herbs/green leafy veggies, and nuts or seeds you have on hand.
