Pasta Salad With Slow Roasted Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl. Add basil and toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature (or refrigerate, up to 2 days). To serve, sprinkle with more Parmesan, if desired.

PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.

TOMATO BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad.