PASTA FREDDA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ANCHOVIES AND HERBS

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Italian cooks are famous for occasionally sneaking a bit of anchovies into a cooked tomato sauce to add flavor and brightness. It works well for this extremely simple summer pasta of marinated uncooked cherry tomatoes.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small red onion, finely diced, about 1/2 cup
Salt and pepper
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped, about 1 tablespoon
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
1 teaspoon chopped fresh summer savory or marjoram
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, in halves or quarters
1 pound dry pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
Handful of torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Put red onion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add anchovies, garlic, red pepper and vinegar. Stir in olive oil and savory. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt, and toss well to coat. Keep mixture cool (or refrigerate) for up to 3 hours.
  • Boil pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until al dente, then drain and transfer to a wide low pasta bowl. Add cherry tomato mixture and toss well to coat. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and serve at room temperature, garnished with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 515 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

Malik Faker
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Saitama YT
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This pasta fredda is a great way to use up leftover cherry tomatoes. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Bappi Bappi
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the anchovies add a nice salty flavor.


Aysha Wazeer
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This pasta fredda is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, salty anchovies, and fresh herbs.


Reuben Emmanuel
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I made this pasta fredda for a picnic and it was a hit! It's a great dish to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Harish Phadke
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ramzan Malik
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I've made this pasta fredda several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Nurujjaman Anonda
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This pasta fredda is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot day.


charlynn savage
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Resham Pun
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This pasta fredda is a great way to use up leftover cherry tomatoes. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Amreen Akhtar
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are well-balanced and the anchovies add a nice salty flavor.


Nieves Vega
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kaylyn Angol
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I made this pasta fredda for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


rupak rai
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This pasta fredda is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, salty anchovies, and fresh herbs.