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Marinated Cherry Tomato Pasta

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 999kcal

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 3/4 tsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Tossed Salad:

  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 6 slices Cucumber
  • 1/2 Tomato cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup Carrots peeled and shaved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin

Pasta

  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Shallot sliced thin
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 2 TBSP Lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz Spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil torn
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shaved

Garlic Toast

  • 2 tsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic pressed or grated fine
  • 2 slices Sourdough bread
  • 1/3 cup Fontina cheese shredded

Wine

  • 8 oz White wine
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  • To a large bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, shallots, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper flakes. Mix together until the tomatoes and shallots are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and set aside.
  • Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package instructions. Add the spaghetti to the bowl with the marinated tomato mixture, and toss to evenly coat. Add the fresh basil and shaved Parmesan and toss until mixed.
  • Make the cheese bread: In a bowl, mix the butter, garlic, and parmesan. Then spread the mixture onto the bread. Top with cheese and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing.
  • Serve the pasta with salad, bread, and wine.

Nutrition

Calories: 999kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9112IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 564mg | Iron: 5mg