Mellowed Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Mellowed Fresh Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, split; 3 lbs richly flavored tomatoes, unpeeled, unseeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice (if possible, one-third cherry type, one-third mellow-tasting, and one-third low-acid); 2 pinches hot red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup good tasting extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lb pasta (any type); 6 quarts boiling salt water; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons tight-packed fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 cup fresh-grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Rub a pasta serving bowl with the garlic and discard the clove.
2
Add the tomatoes, red pepper, oil, and the salt.
3
Gently combine.
4
Let stand at room temperature from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
5
When ready to eat, cook the pasta in fiercely boiling salted water, stirring often, until tender yet firm to the bite.
6
Drain in a colander and turn it into the pasta bowl.
7
Quickly add the black pepper and basil, and toss everything together.
8
Taste the pasta for seasoning and serve.
9
If you like, pass cheese at the table.

828

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, split, 3 lbs richly flavored tomatoes, unpeeled, unseeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice (if possible, one-third cherry type, one-third mellow-tasting, and one-third low-acid), 2 pinches hot red pepper flakes, ⅓ cup good tasting extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mellowed 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!

Mellowed Fresh Tomato Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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