Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Summer Herbs

Name: Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Summer Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved or quartered if small, diced if large; Salt; 2 cans olive oil-packed tuna or 1 pound mozzarella cheese, diced (optional); ⅔ cup pitted oil-cured black olives, halved, or 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped, or 3 tablespoons capers (optional); ⅔ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint, chives, cilantro, scallion tops, or a combination), more for garnish; Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon (optional); About 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds short pasta, like fusilli, farfalle or penne; Hot red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

About 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved or quartered if small, diced if large
Salt
2 cans olive oil-packed tuna or 1 pound mozzarella cheese, diced (optional)
⅔ cup pitted oil-cured black olives, halved, or 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped, or 3 tablespoons capers (optional)
⅔ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint, chives, cilantro, scallion tops, or a combination), more for garnish
Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)
About 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds short pasta, like fusilli, farfalle or penne
Hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

1
Up to 4 hours before serving, put tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle all over with salt.
2
Set aside for 30 minutes, then drain off liquid.
3
Add tuna and its oil, olives or capers, if using.
4
Add herbs and zest.
5
Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and stir gently, flaking tuna into pieces.
6
Cover and set aside at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.
8
Drain very well.
9
Combine tomatoes and pasta well, then taste and add more oil, salt and pepper to taste.
10
Add red pepper flakes if desired.
11
Sprinkle with pine nuts, if using, and chopped herbs.
12
Serve immediately.

1957

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: About 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved or quartered if small, diced if large, Salt, 2 cans olive oil-packed tuna or 1 pound mozzarella cheese, diced (optional), ⅔ cup pitted oil-cured black olives, halved, or 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped, or 3 tablespoons capers (optional), and more.

Yes, Pasta With Marinated Tomatoes and Summer Herbs 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!