Fusilli With Basil, Feta and Plum Tomatoes
- 8 -10 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeds removed, chopped
- 12 cup fresh basil, cut in a chiffonade
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 -8 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (or goat cheese)
- 1 lb fusilli
- To peel and seed tomatoes: Submerge in boiling water 1 minute; rinse in cold water.
- Slip off skins.
- Halve tomatoes, squeeze out and discard seeds.
- Chop coarsely.
- 1.
- Combine tomatoes, basil, scallions, garlic and 1 tablespoon oil.
- Cover; let stand at room temperature for 4 to 5 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
- (Return to room temperature before continuing.
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- 2.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While waiting for pasta to cook, add cheese to tomato mixture in a large serving bowl.
- 3.
- Drain pasta well, then add to bowl, drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, toss well.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
- Makes 6 servings.
tomatoes, fresh basil, scallions, garlic, olive oil, feta cheese, fusilli
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fusilli-with-basil-feta-and-plum-tomatoes-438945 (may not work)