Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Resting Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Italian
Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad
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This Warm Tomato Pasta Salad is made with a few fresh ingredients including tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes (roma or plum firm and ripe)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 5-6 leaves fresh basil** (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper
- 4-5 tablespoons tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 cups cooked short pasta
**add more leaves if desired.
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water add the tomatoes and boil for 1 minute. Drain and let cool just until you can handle them. Remove the skin, slice in half and remove the seeds, thinly slice.
- Place the tomato slices in a large bowl and toss with the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and olive oil. Cover with plastic and let sit 60 minutes at room temperature.
- In the last 20 minutes or so in a large pot heat water and a little salt until boiling, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with tomato mixture. If you like olives than add some sliced olives to the mixture, and toss together. Can be served immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours and serve. Top with flakes of Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pasta usually doubles in size when cooked, so for the recipe you will need approximately 1 1/2 to 2 cups of dried pasta to make 3 cups cooked. One cup of uncooked pasta is equal to approximately 70 grams (I measured with mezze rigatoni).
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge. I do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
152mg
(6%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
15.8mg
(18%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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