Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta
A healthy and satisfying lunch option. Just use wholemeal pasta for extra fibre.
12 bocconcini, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
1 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
230g penne, preferably wholemeal
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
Ingredients
450g grape or cherry tomatoes, halved12 bocconcini, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
1 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
230g penne, preferably wholemeal
1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
Method
1. Combine tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, oil and vinegar in a large serving bowl.
2. Cook pasta per packet directions until al dente, while tomatoes marinate. Drain.
3. Add hot pasta and chicken to tomato mixture, stirring to coat well.
4. Season with salt and black pepper and serve.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING
1,180kJ (282 cal), 16g protein, 31g carbs, 4g fibre, 9.5g fat (3.5g sat fat), 86mg sodium
- Source:
- Prevention
- Author:
- Photographer:
- Quentin Bacon
