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Summer pasta with riggatoni, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and parmigiano reggiano.

Summer Garden Pasta

Simply Styled and Well Seasoned
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pints cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 25 fresh basil leaves finely sliced, divided
  • 1 box rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano

Instructions
 

  • 2-3 hours prior to serving, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Add basil (reserving just enough to garnish the dish later). Stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
  • Remove the marinating tomatoes from the fridge and add the pasta directly to the bowl.
  • Sprinkle in the parmigiano reggiano and toss.
  • Serve immediately with fresh basil as garnish. Enjoy!