Tomato and Basil Pasta
This fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta is the perfect solution to using up those extra garden tomatoes. When the first tomatoes come on in the summer, this is the FIRST thing we will make. This pasta is a little different than your traditional hot pastas because you dice the tomatoes and mozzarella, marinate them in a delicious red wine vinegar and olive oil mixture, and serve it cold over hot/warm pasta. It also tastes great the next day when all the flavors have had time to set. We are crazy about it.
Some Variations To Try
This is also the perfect mixture to serve over baguette bread and serve as bruschetta. Instead of using red wine vinegar, use balsamic and the flavor is out of this world. We almost ALWAYS use fresh basil with this recipe but if you must, you can use dried basil and it will still be good. We just like to use as many fresh ingredients from the garden as possible. We have also used cherry tomatoes in place of regular-sized and it is wonderful. I especially love using the “sun gold” variety. We always seem to get more cherry tomatoes than what we know what to do with and this is a great way to use them up. If you are looking for a delicious, light summer meal you definitely want to give this Tomato and Basil Pasta a try! I’m sure it’s in my husband’s top five favorite foods. Every time we make it for guests or Summer BBQs we get rave reviews and everyone asking for the recipe. It is a light, fresh dish that is full of flavor. You are going to love it! If you are looking for more delicious pasta recipes, try our Baked Feta Pasta!
Serve It On The Side
This dish makes a great full meal, or you can serve it on the side of a delicious Instant Pot Chicken Breast to add a little more protein to your plate. Or, as we mentioned above, pair it with some great French bread. You can even add a little Herbed Butter to the bread for a special treat. If you are new to growing garden tomatoes and want to learn some of our BEST tomato growing tips, click HERE:
How to Make Tomato and Basil Pasta
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