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Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad

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Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta SaladRomulo Yanes

Spontaneity is the key to this pasta salad; it's not something you can make ahead and chill. The main ingredients can be harvested from a backyard plot or balcony pot, or simply be a reward for your produce-shopping prowess at the farmers market.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup crème fraîche
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (from 1 medium)
1 pound fusilli or other short spiral pasta
3/4 cup chopped mixed herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, and tarragon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together oil, crème fraîche, vinegar, sugar (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes and toss with shallot and dressing. Marinate until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    While tomatoes stand, cook fusilli in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander and immediately add to tomato mixture, tossing to combine. Cool to warm or room temperature (do not chill), tossing occasionally, then stir in herbs.

TagsPasta SaladPastaFusilliHeirloom TomatoTomatoVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesParsleyThymeOreganoTarragonSideLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight MealsFourth of JulySummerGourmet

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