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Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad

This Warm Tomato Pasta Salad is made with a few fresh ingredients including tomatoes and fresh basil.   

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.