FUSILLI WITH NO-COOK FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SAUCE

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This recipe is originally from Bon Appetit Magazine. It is absolutely delicious in summertime made with ripe tomatoes. This dish is easy and very healthy, and always receives raves from family and friends. The original recipe called for 6 Tbsp. of olive oil, but I found it too oily; feel free to experiment on your own. The secret lies in allowing the flavors of the tomato sauce to marinate, so don't cut this step short. Enjoy!

Provided by dahlia

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded)
1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, to taste
12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces rotelle pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
  • Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Season as desired with salt and pepper.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
  • Drain pasta and return to same pot.
  • Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
  • Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

Huzafa Huzafa
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- Healthy and flavorful


Larhonda Hay
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- Perfect for a summer meal


Akello Gloria
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- Great way to use up leftover tomatoes


CIROS TV
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- Versatile


Isabella G
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- Delicious


ron williams
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- Easy to make


Muhammed Ahmed
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


anonymous unknown
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Twesigye Justus
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so fresh and flavorful, and the mozzarella was perfectly melted.


life with AMY
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the mozzarella was perfectly melted.


Kashif Kashi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Bright Alfredo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Md shahis Shahid
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mustansir Abbas
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Faizullah Solanghi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Jackson Patrick Cox
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Natalia Shelesh
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so fresh and flavorful, and the mozzarella was perfectly melted.


Naturinda Sarah
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Britany Kelley
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing.


Brendan
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. It's also a quick and easy meal to make on a weeknight.