4.5 from 39 votes
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!
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
Ingredients
- 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.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
- While pasta is cooking, finely dice shallot, mince garlic, and dice tomatoes. Add to a large bowl.
- Roughly chop or chiffonade basil. Set aside.
- When pasta is done cooking, drain, and immediately add to bowl. Stir.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, basil, and capers if using. (Start with 1 lemon and add more to taste if necessary.)
- Toss well to combine, and salt to taste.
- Great served warm, cold, or room temperature. Best if eaten within 2-3 days.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.