Pasta With Five Fresh Herbs

Name: Pasta With Five Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked penne pasta; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Submitted by jhathaway

"This recipe is perfect for tomato season when you have more cherry tomatoes then you could ever eat! I got it off of myrecipes.com, it appeared in Cooking Light in 2005. Very good, and I substitute any kind of pasta I have on hand."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb uncooked penne pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh thyme
¹⁄₂ cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¹⁄₂ cup goat cheese, crumbled

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Place in a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to hot pasta, and toss well to combine.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; sautÃ© 2 minutes. Add chives and thyme; sautÃ© 1 additional minute or until tomatoes are slightly charred and skins are just beginning to burst. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook over high heat 1 minute. Add tomato mixture and parsley to pasta; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.