Summer Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes

Name: Summer Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
Ingredients: 8 to 10 ounces rotini (pasta twists) or other short chunky shape; 2 to 2 1/2 pounds flavorful juicy tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime; 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

6 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

8 to 10 ounces rotini (pasta twists) or other short chunky shape
2 to 2 1/2 pounds flavorful juicy tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
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Combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients, including the juices from the chopped tomatoes and toss well.
3

Serve at once or let stand until room temperature before serving.
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Summer Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes (this page)
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Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers (page 43)
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Fresh focaccia
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Simple Summer Fruit Medley of your choice (pages 252 to 253)
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Calories: 182
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Total Fat: 7g
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Protein: 4g
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Carbohydrate: 25g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 21mg