How to Make Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Vegan

Summer Pasta With Basil, Tomatoes And Cheese

This is a great, simple summer pasta salad, with a nice light blend of flavors.

Recipe Summary Summer Pasta With Basil, Tomatoes And Cheese

At the peak of summer tomato harvest, it doesn't get any better than this!

Ingredients | Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Vegan

2 pounds vine ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup cream sherry

12 ounces spaghetti

½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese

2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

Directions

In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, basil, mint, salt and black pepper, hot pepper flakes, olive oil, and cream sherry. Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Cook the pasta In a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but firm to the bite.

Drain the pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drain 1/4 cup of the liquid from the tomato mixture, and toss with the pasta to coat. Add cheese, and toss until it begins to melt. Add the tomato mixture, and toss until mixed.

Info | Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Vegan

prep: 20 mins cook: 10 mins additional: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 4 - 6 servings

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