When fresh tomatoes are at their peak, this is the perfect summery pasta recipe. The heat from the pasta just warms the chopped cherry tomatoes to make a simple dinner.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 15 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 20 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1lbpastalinguine or penne recommended
2 1/2lbfresh tomatoesany kind you prefer
Salt & Pepper
3tbspolive oil
2tbspred wine vinegar
1small red onionoptional
2cupsbaby arugula
Grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
Place a large pasta pot filled 2/3 with water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a few pinches of salt to the water. Cook the pasta for the lowest time listed on the package.
Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, to the bowl and toss gently together.
Thinly slice the onion if using. Add it to the mixing bowl and toss.
Drain the pasta and then immediately place the pasta on top of the tomato mixture in the bowl. Let the heat of the pasta warm the veggies for 2 - 3 minutes and then gently toss the noodles with the dressing.
Gently stir in the arugula. Serve with grated parmesan over the top.