Seashells with Basil and Tomatoes
2012-06-02
- Servings : 6
- Prep Time : 45m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 45m
Just to be clear, I don’t even like tomatoes. They taste fine, but I hate to chop them, I hate the clean up and it doesn’t seem worth the hassle for something that tastes “fine”. But this recipe may be a game changer.
Obviously it’s quick and easy and all that, but it tastes good to boot – cold or hot. Eat it for dinner. Eat it as a side salad. Take it on a picnic or a potluck. Everyone will thank you.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Large Garlic Cloves, Finely Chopped
- 3/4 Teaspoon of Salt
- 1 Small Basket of Small Cherry Tomatoes
- 3/4 Pound of Shell Pasta (about 3/4 of a box)
- 1/2 Cup of Chopped Fresh Basil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Method
Step 1
Combine OIL, GARLIC and SALT into a bowl and mix.
Step 2
Chop 1 CUP TOMATOES and add to the bowl. Cut the rest of the TOMATOES into halves and add to the bowl and mix.
Step 3
Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes (20 minutes if your impatient like me), stirring occasionally. Meanwhile cook the pasta and drain. Save 1/2 CUP of PASTA WATER.
Step 4
Mix the PASTA with the TOMATO MIXTURE and stir. Add in the BASIL and a little of the PASTA WATER if you'd like the mixture to be a little softer.
Step 5
Add SALT and PEPPER to taste, garnish with more basil if desired, and serve hot or cold.
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