Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes, Several Varieties; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried; 1 teaspoon Basil, Dried; 1/2 cloves Garlic, Grated; 6 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves, For Garnish; 4 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Grated (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes, Several Varieties
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried
1 teaspoon Basil, Dried
1/2 cloves Garlic, Grated
6 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Pasta
2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil Leaves, For Garnish
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Grated (optional)

1
Wash and roughly chop and/or slice fresh, room temperature tomatoes.
2
Place in a colander and sprinkle with sea salt.
3
Let sit for 15 minutes or so.
4
Some juice will drain, concentrating the tomato flavor.
5
Transfer tomatoes to a large non-reactive bowl.
6
Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried chili flakes, dried oregano and basil.
7
Go ahead and break up the tomatoes just a little bit.
8
Grate the garlic into the tomato mixture.
9
Meanwhile, heat 2 quarts of salted water to a full boil for the pasta.
10
Cook pasta according to package directions.
11
Drain but do not rinse.
12
When pasta is drained well and still hot, gently fold pasta into the fresh tomato mixture.
13
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes, Several Varieties, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Tomato Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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