Wisconsin 26 Bruschetta Pasta

Bruschetta, But Make It Dinner

Everything you love about bruschetta — bright tomato, garlic, fresh basil, good olive oil — tossed with pasta and on the table in 20 minutes. Our Tomato Bruschetta Seasoning Dip Mix & Oil Blend does the seasoning work so you don't have to measure a thing.

This is the weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried harder than you did.

The Roasted Garlic and Basil Linguine is a natural match for this recipe — the garlic and basil in the pasta amplifies the bruschetta seasoning beautifully.

What You'll Need

• 1 packet Tomato Bruschetta Seasoning Dip Mix & Oil Blend
• 12 oz Roasted Garlic and Basil Linguine
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Reserved pasta water

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining — this is your secret sauce thickener.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and the full packet of Tomato Bruschetta Seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices into a light sauce.
4. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet and toss to coat. Add pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce clings to every strand.
5. Remove from heat. Toss in fresh basil and half the parmesan.
6. Serve immediately, topped with remaining parmesan and a generous crack of black pepper.

Why the Seasoning Mix Changes Everything

The Tomato Bruschetta Seasoning Dip Mix & Oil Blend is already balanced — tomato, basil, garlic, and herbs in the right proportions. When it hits the hot pan with olive oil and fresh tomatoes, it blooms into something that tastes like it simmered for an hour. It didn't. It took four minutes.

Make It Your Own

• Add protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage all work beautifully. Add after the tomatoes soften.
• Go creamy: Stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce.
• Add heat: A pinch of red pepper flakes in with the garlic gives it a nice kick.
• Make it a cold pasta salad: Toss with cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Serve at room temperature — perfect for potlucks.

Pair It With

Serve alongside toasted bread rubbed with garlic and a simple arugula salad. A glass of Chianti doesn't hurt either.

Pick up the Tomato Bruschetta Seasoning Dip Mix & Oil Blend in store on 3rd Street or online at Wisconsin 26 Mercantile. It's just as good as a dip with bread and olive oil — but now you know it can do a lot more.