Best 10 Penne Pasta With Fresh Arugula Tomato And Mozzarella Recipes

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Penne pasta with fresh arugula, tomato, and mozzarella is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of the tender pasta, the tangy tomatoes, the peppery arugula, and the creamy mozzarella creates a taste sensation that is sure to please everyone. This easy-to-make dish can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you are sure to appreciate the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & ARUGULA PASTA



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Make and share this Penne With Tomato, Mozzarella & Arugula Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Firems911

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin
6 -8 ripe tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bunch of fresh arugula (or basil)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
1 lb ronzoni penne
parmesan cheese (to taste)
dried chili pepper flakes (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil, add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl.
  • Chop tomatoes and toss with salt.
  • Cut arugula into strips and toss most of it with the tomatoes, saving some to top dish before serving.
  • Mix together with oil, tomatoes, garlic and greens while boiling slated water for pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, cut mozzarella into small pieces.
  • Mix all ingredients with hot cooked pasta.
  • Sprinkle with remaining arugula and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.9, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 660.1, Carbohydrate 99.9, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 22.9

PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FRESH MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
5 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 pound penne pasta
1/2 cup shredded basil
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound fresh salted mozzarella, sliced or cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of salted water on for the pasta. Meanwhile, prepare your sauce. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute or less. Add the tomatoes and cook them for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they begin to release some of their juice.
  • Cook the pasta in the pot of salted boiling water for 12 to 13 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and basil to the pan with the tomatoes and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve the pasta in bowls, equally distribute the fresh mozzarella and grated Parmesan between the bowls. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bowls of pasta and serve immediately.

PENNE, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Garden fresh basil and summer sweet cherry tomatoes make this pasta salad a warm season favorite. Takes only a few minutes to put together, a quick summertime meal.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces fresh basil
12 large black olives, halved

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as directed on package, until just tender. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Add green onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 337.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PENNE WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Arugula     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped, or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes with juices
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces penne, rigatoni or fusilli pasta
6 ounces arugula (about 6 bunches), tough stems trimmed, leaves scoarsely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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This is a super-simple, quick pasta recipe that tastes best with cherry tomatoes or other sun-ripened tomatoes. It is perfect during the summer months when tomatoes are in season.

Provided by ChristyM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) package arugula, torn
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes. Increase heat, cook, and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove skillet from heat and mix in arugula. Mix in cooked spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BALSAMIC-TOSSED PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA



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From Cooking Pleasures magazine. The heat from the pasta helps to melt the cheese and warm the sauce. You can also use a combination of basil and arugula for a tomato caprice taste.

Provided by CookGordon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 large)
2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta (strozzapreti if available)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, arugula, garlic, mozzarella, salt, pepper and oil. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Add vinegar; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 947.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.1

PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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This simple, glorious dish, popular in the southern Italian region of Puglia, is an argument for keeping cherry tomato plants in your garden or on your fire escape. Uncooked tomato sauce is juicy and cool on a summer evening. The recipe asks only that you halve the tomatoes (quarter them if they are particularly large), then combine them with garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil and olive oil. Toss that with cooked pasta, and shower with salty, firm shavings of ricotta salata. Arugula adds wonderful flavor (all the more if you can find peppery wild arugula) and a nutritional punch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if small, quartered if large
1 plump garlic clove, minced or put through a press (more to taste)
Salt to taste (I like to use a very good coarse sea salt or fleur de sel for this)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 cup arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon slivered or chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound fusille, farfalle, or orecchiette
1/4 cup freshly grated ricotta salata or Parmesan (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil, and olive oil in a wide bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until the pasta is firm to the bite. Drain, toss with the tomatoes, sprinkle on the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
salt, to taste
½ lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE WITH GRAPE TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA



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Adding chickpeas to the pasta makes this meal heartier and healthier; using thyme instead of more predictable basil perks up the whole dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces ridged or plain penne
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 pint (8 ounces) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add chickpeas to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  • Add tomatoes, bocconcini, thyme, oil, and vinegar to pasta. Toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a thin sauce that coats penne (you may not need all the water). Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve, garnished with additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g

PENNE WITH WILTED ARUGULA, RADICCHIO, AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA



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Categories     Pasta     Mozzarella     Lemon     Basil     Arugula     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried penne
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6-oz) head radicchio
9 oz arugula, trimmed (6 cups)
1 cup fresh basil
4 oz smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente.
  • While pasta is boiling, whisk together oil, zest, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Then thinly slice radicchio, arugula, and basil and add to dressing.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  • Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to greens and let stand 1 minute to wilt.
  • Add mozzarella and lemon juice and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package instructions.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce, if needed.
  • Add the arugula to the pasta at the very end, so it doesn't wilt.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with fresh arugula, tomato, and mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. The combination of fresh ingredients and simple flavors makes this dish a winner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your penne pasta is perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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