Pasta Twists with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic
Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Main Courses | Main Courses Special diet
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Prep time:
Cooking time:
Type of meal : | Main Courses | Main Courses
Special diet : | Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced
125 mL (1/2 cup) minced basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
30 mL (2 tbsp) lemon juice
125 mL (1/2 cup) olive oil
3 mL (3/4 tsp) salt, or to taste
1 mL (1/4 tsp) black pepper
500 g (1 lb) pasta twists or linguine
Directions
In a medium-size bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the pasta. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, toss with the sauce, and serve immediately. Serve as a first course, or present it as the main course, followed by cheese and a green salad.
Makes 4 servings as an entrée, 6 as a first course.
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Imported on 2011-01-20 16:41:26 — Original ID:210
