Seashells with Basil, Tomatoes, and Garlic
Annabelle Breakey
Raw tomatoes get juicy as they stand, helping to create the sauce.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Combine oil, garlic, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 cup of the tomatoes and add to bowl. Cut remaining tomatoes in half and stir into mixture; let stand about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs in a large pot of salted boiling water.
Step 3
3
Drain pasta, saving 1 cup water. Toss pasta with tomato mixture, then with cheese and all but 1 tbsp. basil. Mix in a little pasta water if needed for a looser texture. Sprinkle remaining basil on top and season with salt.
Ingredients
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
About 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/4 pounds (1 qt.) small cherry and teardrop tomatoes
3/4 pound medium seashell pasta
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
1
Combine oil, garlic, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 cup of the tomatoes and add to bowl. Cut remaining tomatoes in half and stir into mixture; let stand about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs in a large pot of salted boiling water.
Step 3
3
Drain pasta, saving 1 cup water. Toss pasta with tomato mixture, then with cheese and all but 1 tbsp. basil. Mix in a little pasta water if needed for a looser texture. Sprinkle remaining basil on top and season with salt.
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