Go Back
–+ servings
Wooden spoon with Tomato Basil Pasta with spaghetti noodles, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in an olive oil vinegar dressing.
Print Recipe
5 from 9 votes

Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta

Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with a no-cook marinade of tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Spooned over hot pasta for a favorite summer dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerate3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Basil, Pasta, Tomato
Servings: 6
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 20 ounces cherry tomatoes or 6 large tomatoes
  • 10 sprigs of fresh basil finely chopped
  • 16 ounces fresh sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and slice tomatoes to desired size. For cherry tomatoes slice in half. For large tomatoes, cut them into bite size cubes.
    Cutting board with sliced cherry tomatoes and a knife.
  • Cut mozzarella cheese into bite size cubes.
    Cutting board with cubed fresh mozzarella cheese and a knife.
  • In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients except the pasta. Let this mixture marinade covered in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
    Glass mixing bowl with Tomato Basil Pasta including cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in an olive oil vinegar dressing.
  • When ready to serve, cook pasta according to package.
    Cooked spaghetti in a colander.
  • Serve cold tomato basil mixture over hot pasta.
    Wooden spoon with Tomato Basil Pasta with spaghetti noodles, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil in an olive oil vinegar dressing.

Video

Notes

  • Marinate topping 3 hours for best flavor.
  • Any pasta works—penne, farfalle, rotini, or spaghetti.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if tossing.
  • Store leftovers 3–4 days in the fridge; refresh with basil and a drizzle of oil.
  • Check out our guide to growing tomatoes for our best tomato tips.
  • GF swap: use gluten-free pasta.
  • Bruschetta twist: replace red wine vinegar with balsamic and serve on toasted baguette.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg