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No-Cook Tomato Basil Pasta
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Make a refreshing summer pasta with ripe, colorful tomatoes - no cooking required for the flavorful basil sauce!
Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes (4 to 5 medium tomatoes), halved at the equator
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 pound long pasta, like spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccine
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions:
  • Prepare the tomatoes: Squeeze each tomato half gently over a bowl to remove the watery guts and seeds. Discard the seeds. Chop the tomato flesh into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Mash the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, potato masher, or your hands until everything is smaller than the size of a nickel.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients - garlic, Parmesan, butter, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, balsamic vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper - and toss to mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers, boil a large pot of generously salted water. Cook the pasta until al dente, then transfer it directly into the bowl with tomatoes using tongs or a spider. Include some pasta water to help melt the butter and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then gently mix in the basil before serving.
  • To serve, divide the pasta into bowls, generously ladle any remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy right away. The tomato sauce can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance. Simply store it covered in the refrigerator until 1 hour before serving. If you loved the dish, please don't forget to rate it below!

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