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Seashells with Basil, Tomatoes, and Garlic





Total Time
45 mins

Raw tomatoes get juicy as they stand, helping to create the sauce.

Veggie noodles: Seashells with Basil, Tomatoes, and Garlic (0715)




Annabelle Breakey
 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
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.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361Calories from Fat 37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 510mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 47g16%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.