Strawberry Basil Pasta Toss

Strawberries for dinner?  This pasta toss is a quick fix for a busy night.  Double up the recipe for a larger crowd or for leftover lunch the next day.

Strawberry Basil Pasta Toss

For PDF copy of recipe, Strawberry Basil Pasta Toss

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 2/3 cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 – 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, shredded
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook favorite pasta as directed. Use buckwheat pasta or other gluten free type if preferred.
2. Sauté celery in oil for 2-3 minutes (softer with a bit of crunch).
3. Add balsamic vinegar, and then strawberries and basil and toss for about 1 minute.
4. Add strawberry sauce onto pasta and sprinkle with Romano cheese and salt and pepper. Enjoy.