Easy Summer Tomato Pasta Recipe

One of our favorite summer meals is a simple tomato pasta.  This family favorite is a recipe that I got from a friend many years ago.  This is the time of year that I typically make it often with our abundant supply of garden fresh tomatoes.  Unfortunately this year our garden is in ruins.  You can read all about that HERE.

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Summer Tomato Pasta

Cheesy but light pasta topped with tomato salsa

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 6

Equipment

• Pasta Bowl
• Colander
• Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 pounds tomatoes Cored and diced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil shredded
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (Can use less if your want less sodium)
• 1 tablespoon mince garlic
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon milk or cream
• fresh ground pepper to taste
• freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 ounces fontina cheese (or fontinella) diced into 1/4" pieces
• 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese diced into 1/4" pieces
• 1 pound rotini or other short pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

• Combine first 4 ingredients and let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occassionally
• Mix ricotta cheese with milk or cream to thin. Season with spices. Stir in cubed cheeses and let stand.
• Cook pasta according to the package directions. Darin and put into a large pasta bowl. Mix pasta with olive oil. Add cheese mixture and fold in so pasta is evenly coated.
• Drain tomato mixture in colander used to drain pasta. Put mixture on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with a good portion of fresh grated parmesan cheese. Pass the remainder
• Serve with Fresh French Bread & a Simple Green Salad

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe. I really enjoy making it when we have guests out on the boat for the day. When we get back home I can quickly throw together the tomato salsa and cheese mixture and then let them stand while we enjoy our company. At the last minute I boil the pasta and throw it together. You can serve with some crusty french bread and a simple salad.

I absolutely love pasta bowls. I use them for everything from loads of fresh eggs (did you know that you don’t have to refrigerate fresh eggs right out of the coop), fresh fruit. Here are a few of my favorites

I’ve also recently started making my own pasta with an attachment for my Kitchenaid. I was inspired by Leslie @ my100yearoldhome.com . She has the most awesome home and is so crafty and creative. If you don’t follow along with her, you should.

Enjoy your summer and I hope you enjoy this fun recipe.

Peace,

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