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The perfect (almost) no-cook recipe for hot summer meals. Use any type of pasta you wish, including spaghetti, penne, orzo, and more. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Serves 6 to 8<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 1 pound dried pasta
6 large, ripe tomatoes (or 4-5 cups cherry tomatoes), or about 3 pounds
1\/4 cup chopped basil
1\/3 to 1\/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic (or other) vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Freshly cracked pepper to taste
1\/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chop the tomatoes and toss with all ingredients except the pasta. I like to do this about a half hour in advance to let the flavors blend a bit, but you can do it at the last minute, too. Cook the pasta according to package directions and then toss it all together. Serve still warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like, add any of the following to customize it to your tastes and appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Crushed red pepper to taste
\u2022 1\/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, preferably flat-leaf type 
\u2022 1\/2 to 2 cups of fresh mozzarella, fontina, Jarlsberg, Parmesian, crumbled feta, or other good cheese
\u2022 A can of drained, rinsed chickpeas
\u2022 1\/2 cup toasted pine nuts
\u2022 2 cups hard salami or pepperoni, cut into cubes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Links Of Interest:<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Five Simple Steps For Healthier Tomatoes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Must-Have Tomatoes For Your Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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