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Seashells with basil, tomatoes, and Garlic- II

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Category: Healthy Recipes, Tomatoes, Shellfish

 Ingredients List

  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
  • 3/4 t. sea salt
  • 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
  • 1 pt. small cherry or teardrop tomatoes (I used sugar plums)
  • 1 lb medium seashell pasta
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

 Directions

Combine oil, garlic, pepper flakes and salt and simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes or so; being careful not to burn the garlic. Slice half of the tomatoes and stir the tomatoes into the mixture and simmer another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Place the other half of the sliced tomatoes into the mixture and stir. Let stand for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Raw tomatoes get juicy as they stand, which helps create the sauce.)

Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs for al dente in a large pot of salted water. When done, drain and toss pasta with tomato mixture, then with the cheese and all but 1 tbsp. basil. Sprinkle remaining basil on top and season with a little salt, to taste.

Voila! Super simple, healthy and delicious. I got so many compliments on this salad that I”™ll definitely be making it again.

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