Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Refrigerate
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta
Description
The recipe blends large diced tomatoes, finely chopped basil leaves, and cubed fresh mozzarella. This combination yields a refreshing mix of juicy, herbal, and creamy elements. Dressing the ingredients with red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper adds acidity, depth, and savory notes. Marinating the mixture in the refrigerator for at least three hours softens the tomatoes and melds flavors thoroughly.
Once ready, the sauce is spooned cold over hot cooked pasta to create a contrast between the warm noodles and cool topping. Although spaghetti is used here, any pasta shape cooked al dente like penne will work well. The dish is a light, fresh meal option emphasizing natural tomato sweetness and basil aroma enhanced by the tangy vinaigrette.
As an alternative, substituting balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar transforms this recipe into a bruschetta topping served over sliced baguette bread. Garnishing with red pepper flakes can add a mild spice dimension. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and stirred before serving again.
Ingredients
In a large bowl mix together:
- 6 tomato diced, large
- 10 basil finely chopped, sprigs, fresh
- mozzarella cheese cubed (I have them slice it thick at the deli, then it's easier to cube, fresh
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Let this mixture marinade in the fridge for at least 3 hours then serve cold over your favorite hot pasta. It is a really flavorful and fresh meal you will love!
For Bruschetta:
- Exchange red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar and serve over sliced baguette bread. Yum!
Notes
- Garnish with red pepper flakes to add a subtle spicy kick if desired.
- Serve over any al dente cooked pasta, such as penne or spaghetti, for versatility.
- Substitute balsamic vinegar for red wine vinegar to use as a bruschetta topping on sliced baguette bread.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container; stir before serving to redistribute flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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