Fresh Tomato Pasta with Lemon & Basil

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4.5

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 side servings

  • Calories

    247 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Vegan, gluten-free

Fresh Tomato Pasta with Lemon & Basil

A summer-fresh pasta filled with flavors of bright lemon, garlic, & fresh basil. A beautiful dish for ripe garden tomatoes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 oz. penne pasta (gluten-free if desired)
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium shallot (about 1/4 cup)
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil
  • Juice from 1 lemon (about 3 Tbsp. or more to taste)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil (omit for oil-free)
  • salt to taste
  • Optional: capers, pine nuts, etc.
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
  2. While pasta is cooking, finely dice shallot, mince garlic, and dice tomatoes. Add to a large bowl.
  3. Roughly chop or chiffonade basil. Set aside.
  4. When pasta is done cooking, drain, and immediately add to bowl. Stir.
  5. Add lemon juice, olive oil, basil, and capers if using. (Start with 1 lemon and add more to taste if necessary.)
  6. Toss well to combine, and salt to taste.
  7. Great served warm, cold, or room temperature. Best if eaten within 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 845IU (17%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6side servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 845IU 17%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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