MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO PASTA - GIADZY

Marinated Cherry Tomato Pasta - Giadzy image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3 pints cherry tomatoes, (halved)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, (sliced thin)
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
2 teaspoons lemon zest, (from 2 lemons)
1/3 cup lemon juice, (from 2 large lemons)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound dried spaghetti, (or pasta of choice)
1 heaping cup fresh basil, (torn)
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

To a large bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, shallots, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt
and pepper flakes. Mix together until the tomatoes and shallots are coated in the marinade. Cover the
bowl and set aside at room temperature for 2-4 hours.
Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. Add the spaghetti to the bowl with the
marinated tomato mixture, and toss to evenly coat. Add the fresh basil and shaved Parmesan and toss
until mixed. Serve warm, room temperature or cold.