Rotelle with summer tomato and herb sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPlum tomatoes; peeled, seeded, and
; chopped
cupMinced red onion
cupKalamata or other brine-cured black; pitted and sliced
; olives
¼cupOlive oil
3tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
1poundsRotelle or fusilli
2tablespoonsFinely chopped basil leaves
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh mint leaves
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh chives
Yellow pear tomatoes; halved for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl stir together the plum tomatoes, the onion, the olives, the oil, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and let the sauce stand for 30 minutes. In a saucepan of salted boiling water cook the pasta until al dente, drain it, and add the hot pasta to the sauce. Add the herbs, toss the mixture until it is combined well, and serve it warm, garnished with the pear tomato halves.

Serves 6.

Gourmet August 1993

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