CROXETTI WITH MARINATED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

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Boil the pasta about five minutes before the tomatoes are ready. The warmth will bring out the flavors of the fresh ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
3/4 cup torn fresh basil
3 tablespoons salt-packed capers, preferably Sicilian, rinsed and chopped if large
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound croxetti or other flat pasta, such as maltagliati or pappardelle, cooked until al dente

Steps:

  • Heat garlic in oil in a saucepan over low heat until pale gold, about 10 minutes. Strain; reserve oil and garlic. Let cool.
  • Combine tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, the capers, lemon zest, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil and chips over tomato mixture. Marinate, covered, tossing occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Add warm pasta to bowl, and toss gently. Top with remaining 1/2 cup basil. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Mahib Chawdhury
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Azeem Ullah
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The croxetti are a unique shape and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Sharad Yogi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover croxetti. I always have a few leftover croxetti after I make pasta, and this is a great way to use them up.


Isaiah Collins
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet tomatoes, the salty cheese, and the nutty croxetti all come together to create a delicious meal.


ANAS KURD
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy, and it's always a hit with my family.


Shahariar Nazat
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I'm not a huge fan of cooking, but this dish is so easy to make that even I can do it. And it's always delicious.


Alisha Newton
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the croxetti are a fun shape.


Mukul 1111
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the croxetti and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection.


Ahmed Gopang
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The tomatoes are fresh and flavorful, and the croxetti are a nice change from pasta.


Milana
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tomatoes, and this dish is definitely a winner. The tomatoes are roasted to perfection and the croxetti are cooked perfectly.


Mrsanjoy Biswas
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Joti Mogumder
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious meal.


rawna love
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are about to go bad, so I make this dish and it's always a hit.


Tiffany Latimer
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The tomatoes were roasted to perfection and the croxetti were cooked al dente.


Agent DARK
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Bankroll Freddy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The croxetti are so unique and the tomatoes are always so fresh and flavorful.


nico marquez
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes and the salty cheese.


Izayah Tucker
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The tomatoes were so flavorful and the croxetti cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.