Recipe for a Potluck, Pasta with Marinated Hotchkiss Tomatoes from GourmetFoodPlaza.com

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Recipe for a Potluck, Pasta with Marinated Hotchkiss Tomatoes

Pasta with Marinated Hotchkiss Tomatoes
This is a great summer pot luck dish because it's simple, it's seasonal, and it has lots of fresh ingredients. Try pairing it with a Pouilly-fume'
Serves 4
2	large ripe Hotchkiss tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
4	oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1	clove garlic
4 tbsp	extra virgin olive oil
-	kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb	garganelle or penne rigate pasta
1 cup	fresh basil leaves, chopped
-	shaved parmesan cheese

-	Combine fresh and sundried tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl
-	Marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
-	Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
-	Drain well and while still hot, toss with tomato mixture
-	Coarsely chop the basil and combine with the pasta
-	Top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately or at room temperature

Other Potluck Recipes
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