Main Dishesciaoflorentina5.0
Orecchiette Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Bruschetta Pasta - a fresh tomato orecchiette pasta salad with sweet cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon and garlic. The quintessential meatless summer meal to make use of all those colorful homegrown or farmers market tomatoes and fresh basil.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pot
- colander
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
slice
2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them too a bowl with the grated garlic, olive oil and the juice from 2 lemons. (Optional: add the zest from 1 lemon for extra zing if desired). Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and mix well. Allow to sit and macerate at room temperature while you cook the pasta.
cherry tomatoes4 cupslemons (zested + juiced)2
3
boil
4
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and generously season with a heavy pinch of coarse salt. Add the orecchiette pasta and cook until al dente following the directions on the package. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse well under cold water.
orecchiette pasta1 lb
5
combine
6
Add the orecchiette to a large mixing bowl together with the marinated cherry tomatoes and all their juices / marinade. Toss to combine and stir in the basil.
cherry tomatoes4 cups
7
Taste the pasta salad and adjust seasonings to taste with more lemon, olive oil and sea salt. Add a pinch of red chili flakes for heat and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
calories
588 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
25 mg
protein Content
17 g
carbohydrate Content
97 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
12 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...