Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta With Video

This fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta is the perfect solution to using up those extra garden tomatoes. When the first tomatoes come on in the summer, this is the FIRST thing we will make. This pasta is a little different than your traditional hot pastas because you dice the tomatoes and mozzarella, marinate them in a delicious red wine vinegar and olive oil mixture, and serve it cold over hot/warm pasta. It also tastes great the next day when all the flavors have had time to set. We are crazy about it.

Ingredients in Tomato and Basil Pasta

Tomatoes Fresh basil Fresh mozzarella cheese Red wine vinegar Extra Virgin olive oil Minced garlic cloves Salt and pepper to taste

Some Variations To Try

This is also the perfect mixture to serve over a baguette and serve as bruschetta. Instead of using red wine vinegar, use balsamic and the flavor is out of this world. Using fresh basil with this recipe is best, but you can use dried basil and it will still be good. We just like to use as many fresh ingredients from the garden as possible. We have also used cherry tomatoes in place of regular-sized and it is wonderful. I especially love using the “sun gold” variety. We always seem to get more cherry tomatoes than what we know what to do with and this is a great way to use them up. If you are looking for a delicious, light summer meal you definitely want to give this Tomato and Basil Pasta a try! I’m sure it’s in my husband’s top five favorite foods. Every time we make it for guests or Summer BBQs we get rave reviews and everyone asking for the recipe. It is a light, fresh dish that is full of flavor. You are going to love it! If you are looking for more delicious pasta recipes, try our Baked Feta Pasta!

Serve It On The Side

This dish makes a great full meal, or you can serve it on the side of a delicious Instant Pot Chicken Breast to add a little more protein to your plate. Or, as we mentioned above, pair it with some great French bread. You can even add a little Herbed Butter to the bread for a special treat. If you are new to growing garden tomatoes and want to learn some of our BEST tomato growing tips, check out our guide to growing tomatoes in your own backyard with tips and tricks! Read More: 35+ Quick and Easy To Follow Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Surely Love

Perfect Pasta

I could eat pasta for every dinner! And why not? It’s easy and versatile! As different as they are delicious, here are some of my favorite pasta dinners to keep the pasta love going: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta