Marinated Tomato Pasta with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Marinated Tomato Pasta with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8.8 ounces capellini pasta; 32 ounces cherry tomatoes or late summer tomatoes of choice, quartered or chopped into small bite-sized pieces; 1 medium shallot, very finely sliced; 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped or grated; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves & tender stems, very finely sliced (roughly 1.25 ounces); up to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, as desired; 1 large lemon, juiced (2-3 tablespoons juice); 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup shaved parmesan; kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Crafted with hot summer evenings in mind, this Marinated Tomato Pasta is the ultimate warm weather dinner! It's light with bold flavor & comes together in 30 minutes or less with next to no cooking involved. The magic comes from the juicy sweetness of in-season tomatoes. Simply marinate sliced cherry tomatoes in olive oil with aromatics like shallots, garlic, & basil, & the result is an insanely delicious no-cook fresh tomato "sauce" that begs to be tossed into pasta. It's best to pair delicate sauces with equally delicate pasta, so capellini (angel hair) is my pasta of choice here. As a bonus, it cooks to a perfect al dente really quickly, keeping time at the stove to an absolute minimum. Simply toss the marinated tomatoes with warm pasta, relish in a steam bath of fragrant summer flavor, & dinner’s ready! This marinated tomato pasta has seriously bold flavor & makes for a great light dinner all on its own, but you can pair it with grilled protein or grilled veggies if you'd like to bulk it up a bit. Be sure to check out the blog post, above, for some suggestions to get you started.

Updated at: Tue, 23 May 2023 11:17:41 GMT