Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
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Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan is a must-try vegetarian spaghetti dish featuring a light, herby sauce and the bold, savory flavor of freshly grated Parmesan. It’s the ultimate family-friendly meal that’s perfect for any time of year—not just your January healthy eating kick. A true crowd-pleaser that everyone will love! Completely Vegetarian. Gluten-free + Vegan Option.
Who doesn’t love a skillet pasta recipe, right? I’m all about easy weeknight meals, especially after a long workweek. Typically, I love making creamy or veggie-packed sauces in my cast-iron skillet to coat spaghetti, penne, or really any pasta. But when I get the chance to make a "lighter" pasta like this Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan, I’m always excited!
And, I’ll be honest—I’m always looking for an excuse to use my Herb Roasted Tomatoes in a dish plus I’ve got a serious soft spot for bruschetta. There’s just something about those little toasted breads topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a bit of cheese that’s pure heaven in a bite. So when I was brainstorming easy pasta ideas, I couldn’t resist combining that classic bruschetta flavor in a skillet pasta. Trust me, the taste matches the vision perfectly!
If you're craving more tomato goodness, try my Herbed Butter Tomato Pizza, Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup, or Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Pasta Bake next!
Jump to:
- Why You Will Fall IN LOVE With Bruschetta Pasta
- How to Make Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
- Ingredients
- Why Roast The Tomatoes?
- Choosing Your Perfect Pasta
- What Are Delicious Foods to Pair This Bruschetta Pasta?
- Topping Ideas for Bruschetta Pasta
- Delicious Additions to Bruschetta Pasta
- Can I Add Some Greens?
- Common Q + A's For Bruschetta Pasta
- Comforting Tomato Recipes To Try Next
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
Why You Will Fall IN LOVE With Bruschetta Pasta
- Easy weeknight meal--Simple preparation + minimal ingredients
- Versatile and customizable
- A crowd-pleasing combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- It’s absolutely delicious---- Loaded with bold + rich flavors.
- Family-friendly (Well, everyone in my family seems to love it, Haha.)
- It’s meatless--but still works for any eater.
How to Make Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
Start making this recipe by roasting your tomatoes. This recipe for herb-roasted tomatoes produces the best-tasting, most concentrated roasted tomatoes. They have a thick, jammy texture that creates a sauce all on their own to coat your spaghetti. Next, boil your pasta. And while the pasta cooks, you can make the simple butter, grapeseed oil, and parmesan sauce on the stove!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti. Use your favorite shape of pasta. You can also substitute gluten-free if necessary.
- Herb roasted tomatoes. See my recipe HERE!
- Kale. Chopped + destemmed.
- Garlic cloves, Minced.
- Butter. Unsalted.
- Grapeseed oil. Instead of grapeseed oil, you can also use Extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese. This really takes it to the next level.
- Spices + seasonings. Sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano + dried basil
GARNISH:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh parsley leaves
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR COOKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THIS PASTA!
Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with this Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, immersion hand-blender, mixing bowls, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
Why Roast The Tomatoes?
Roasting the tomatoes in a hot oven until they blister and caramelize enhances their natural sweetness, much like caramelized onions. The heat draws out their sugars and intensifies their flavor, especially when tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper beforehand.
While you want them to develop a bit of char for extra sweetness, it’s important to keep some structural integrity, so remove them from the oven just as they start to blister and blacken. This charred flavor truly elevates the taste of the soup.
Choosing Your Perfect Pasta
I love using classic spaghetti pasta because it does a beautiful job of embracing and holding onto the spaghetti sauce and the texture is just fun to eat! But any of these pasta varieties would work for this dish -
- Ravioli + gnocchi would also go wonderfully with this sauce combo!
- Bucatini
- Perciatelli
- Fettucini
- Rigatoni
- Shells
- Penne
- Paccheri
- Orecchiette
- Spirals
What Are Delicious Foods to Pair This Bruschetta Pasta?
Here's the thing -- THIS Bruschetta Pasta recipe is so delicious and flavorful that you can honestly enjoy it all by itself. Seriously, the classic spaghetti is ideal for soaking up the rich jammy tomatoey sauce! So, feel free to dig in and savor every single bite. It's a dish that stands tall on its own!
But if you're anything like me (A huge bread lover.. Haha), then I recommend enjoying some crusty bread on the side. I make my own homemade Cheesy Kale Garlic Bread and Homemade Roasted Garlic Bread -- and they are an amazing vessel for scooping up every last drop of saucy goodness.
If you want a little freshness, serve it with a salad on the side, like this Fall Harvest BBQ Chickpea Kale Salad, Fall Harvest Apple Kale Salad or this Best Buffalo Chickpea Kale Salad. It's like a fresh burst of flavor that complements this easy weeknight dinner beautifully.
Topping Ideas for Bruschetta Pasta
For extra flavor, color, and texture for this spaghetti sauce, you can try:
- A dollop of ricotta cheese or creamy burrata
- Chopped fresh basil
- Crispy pancetta or candied bacon bits
- Homemade croutons
- Toasted panko bread crumbs
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness
If you discover a new favorite topping idea, be sure to let me know in the comments section below!
Delicious Additions to Bruschetta Pasta
Although this Vegetarian Bruschetta Pasta recipe is amazing on its own, if you feel like adding a little extra flare, here are some ideas -
VEGGIE
- Roasted chickpeas for added crunch and protein
- Soy chorizo
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Grilled eggplant or zucchini slices
- Marinated artichokes
- Kale or other greens!
- Sliced Kalamata olives for a tangy twist
- Crumbled tofu or tempeh for a meaty texture
- Steamed broccoli florets for added greenery
MEAT
If you aren't restricted to only meatless options, then you can spruce things up by adding -
- Ground beef or turkey
- Grilled or shredded chicken
- Blackened chicken
- Sliced Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- Chopped bacon, or pancetta
- Shrimp or lobster
- Pan seared steak
Can I Add Some Greens?
Definitely! To add a bit more flavor to this spaghetti sauce, you can always feel free to add in your favorite greens such as kale, spinach, broccolini, collards, or asparagus!
Common Q + A's For Bruschetta Pasta
Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat, simply microwave for a minute or two or add to a skillet over medium-high heat and stir until heated through.
To make this dish dairy-free + vegan, substitute the parmesan cheese with dairy-free parmesan or cheese shreds.
Yes! To make this dish gluten-free, simply substitute with gluten-free spaghetti or another gluten-free pasta shape.
Comforting Tomato Recipes To Try Next
My Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan is a smash hit, so if you like this one, you will love these recipes!
- Herbed Butter Tomato Pizza
- Creamy Jumbo Shell Garlic Tomato Pasta
- Everything Chicken Tomato Grilled Cheese
- Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Pasta Bake
- Delicious Vegan Lasagna Soup
- The Best Vegan Meat Sauce + Gnocchi
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Easy Bruschetta Pasta with Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) pack organic spaghetti
- 3 cups herb roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped organic kale
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter + 1 Tbsp!
- ¼ cup Grapeseed oil (See Notes!)
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
GARNISH:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresh parsley leaves
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To begin, cook spaghetti according to packaging, drain, and set aside. **TIP: after draining my pasta, I often rinse with cold water to prevent pasta from sticking.**
- Be sure to roast your tomatoes at this point. Once done, remove from oven and set aside.
- In a medium 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and melt the butter, stirring everything together. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and toss in half of the roasted tomatoes along with the chopped kale and sauté until the kale begins to wilt and the tomatoes are slightly broken down, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until fully coated, cooking it for 2-3 minutes. Add the grated parmesan and toss a bit more until the cheese has slightly melted. Remove from the heat.
- Serve immediately by adding the pasta to a plate or bowl, topping it with the remaining roasted tomatoes, fresh basil or parsley, and additional freshly grated parmesan, if desired.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- VEGETABLES: You can also add additional veggies to spruce things up, such as broccolini, asparagus, brussels sprouts, collards, spinach, etc.; You can roast most of them also.
- HERB ROASTED TOMATOES: To see the recipe, tap this link.
- OIL: Instead of grapeseed oil, you can also use Extra virgin olive oil for this recipe.
- PASTA: You can use long pastas like Bucatini, Pappardelle, Fettuccine, etc. however, I would recommend tossing with tongs to ensure that pasta is fully manageable and fully coated. Otherwise, other pastas such as Penne, Rigatoni, Paccheri, Orecchiette, etc. are perfect.
- GLUTEN-FREE: To make this dish gluten-free, simply substitute with gluten-free spaghetti.
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