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November 28, 2016 By Emily 12 Comments

Margherita Pizza Pasta

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This post for Margherita Pizza Pasta has been sponsored by Kroger. As always all opinions are my own.

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As a new mom one thing I’m always on the lookout for is convenience. When it comes to grocery shopping and cooking meals, it has been hard to keep up with that while also taking care of a baby. I’m always wanting to find easy recipes for dinner. I decided to create this Margherita Pizza Pasta after my friend Teresa introduced me to the Margherita Pizza. I had never had it before, but now I’m a big fan of the pizza. As a pasta lover, I thought how yummy it would be to turn this pizza into a pasta recipe.

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I love all of the flavors in a Margherita Pizza so I wanted to make sure to incorporate them into this pasta. I’ve had different versions of the pizza, some with red sauce and some without. So I decided to cook tomatoes down to make into a sauce in order to keep it simple and light. I threw in the pasta, some fresh basil and mozzarella cheese in with the tomatoes and had a delicious dish. I also kept some tomatoes out to put on top of the pasta along with some of the fresh basil for garnish.

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I added this Margherita Pizza to my menu and was able to order all of my groceries online with Kroger ClickList. Grocery shopping with a baby makes it a bit more difficult and time consuming, which is why I was so excited to discover that my Kroger was offering the ClickList service. Being able to sit down and meal plan on a Sunday afternoon and then order my groceries has been a life saver for me. All I have to do is put my order in the night before and then head out the next morning to pick up my groceries. I don’t have to get K out of the car or worry about carrying a bunch of bags, plus her, out of the store.

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Ingredients: 
-4 Tomatoes
-8 oz. Penne Pasta
-2 teaspoons Olive Oil
-1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
-1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Directions:

  1. Begin by thinly slicing the tomatoes and placing them in a saucepan, reserve a few tomato slices to top the finished dish
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  2. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the saucepan and cook the tomatoes on medium heat
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  3. Cook the tomatoes until they begin to break down
  4. Meanwhile cook penne pasta according to package directions
  5. Chop up your fresh basil, about 1/4 a cup but you can adjust this depending on your preferences
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  6. Once pasta is finished cooking drain and then mix in the saucepan with the tomatoes
  7. Mix in the 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and half of the basil
  8. Serve and garnish with additional basil and tomato slicesmargherita-pizza-pasta5

One thing I love about this meal is that it can be made in 30 minutes. I can easily make it while K is taking her last nap of the day and have it ready for when Tyler gets home from work. After a long day it’s the perfect meal to have on the menu.

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Have you tried out Kroger’s ClickList service yet? It’s such a great option for when you know your week is going to be very busy!

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Margherita Pizza Pasta
Author: Emily
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 8 oz. Penne Pasta
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing the tomatoes and placing them in a saucepan, reserve a few tomato slices to top the finished dish
  2. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to the saucepan and cook the tomatoes on medium heat
  3. Cook the tomatoes until they begin to break down
  4. Meanwhile cook penne pasta according to package directions
  5. Chop up your fresh basil, about 1/4 a cup but you can adjust this depending on your preferences
  6. Once pasta is finished cooking drain and then mix in the saucepan with the tomatoes
  7. Mix in the 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and half of the basil
  8. Serve and garnish with additional basil and tomato slices
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  1. Debi at Life Currents says

    December 5, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Margherita pizza is one of my favorites! So simple, easy, and delicious! It’s the perfect pizza. And, you are so clever to have made it into a pasta dish for dinner. I will be adding this to my menu for next week. Thanks!

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  2. Emily says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    This is such a great way to make a simple pasta dish! My daughter is vegetarian and we sometimes struggle to come up with options the whole family will like. This is one I think will work great for us!

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  3. Jolina says

    December 5, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    Margherita just happens to be my favourite pizza flavour. I can’t wait to try it in pasta form! We’re all about easy and convenient recipes too 🙂

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  4. Melanie says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    I never would have thought of making a classic pizza into a pasta dish!

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  5. Ellie Augustin says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Wish we had Krogers by us but none in NY but that margherita pasta OH YUM! I have to give it a try. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. Sandra says

    December 5, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    Margherita pizza is my absolute favorite combination. What an easy way to add those same flavors with pasta. This will be gone in no time at my house!

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  7. Nicole says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:01 am

    What a fun twist! There’s nothing like an easy meal when you’re busy with little ones. 🙂

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  8. Sarah says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:34 am

    Sounds good! I totally hear you on needing easy meals while taking care of a baby! Look at those sweet little toes in the photo!

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  9. Michelle says

    December 6, 2016 at 7:47 am

    LOVE the idea of taking your fave pizza toppings and using them in pasta! That is brilliant!!!!

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  10. Theresa Sutton says

    December 6, 2016 at 8:11 am

    This looks absolutely amazing! I can not wait to give it a try.

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  11. Angela says

    December 6, 2016 at 8:58 am

    What a great simple recipe! Perfect to throw together any busy night of the week!

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  12. Diane says

    December 6, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Love the simplicity of your recipe. It’d be perfect for when I’m in a hurry or late getting home from work.

    Reply

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