Healthy Tuscan Pasta
This Healthy Tuscan Pasta is a simple and flavorful dish made with chickpea pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. It’s light yet satisfying—perfect for summer or any time you want a wholesome, veggie-forward meal on the table fast.
Servings: 6
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz chickpea pasta 1 box, (cooked according to package and drained.)
- ½ Cup Olive Oil divided
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ TBSP basil paste or fresh basil
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes 1 container
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese 1 log, cubed
- 1-2 tsps Red Pepper flakes to taste
- Optional - fresh basil sliced
Instructions
- Warm ¼ cup of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the garlic, basil paste, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and begin to split.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cooked pasta, cubed mozzarella, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil (or more, if preferred) and gently toss to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Can season with some salt, garlic salt, or Italian seasoning if desired.
I purchased Chickpea pasta and basil paste at ALDI.
I purchased Chickpea pasta and basil paste at ALDI.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g