This Summer Pasta with Tomatoes & Peas recipe by Nut Crumbs is the most delicious summertime pasta salad. It's fresh, herbaceous, light, and super yummy!
Category
Servings
8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Author
Susan Laughlin
This is the most delicious summertime pasta salad. It's fresh, herbaceous, light, and super yummy!
Ingredients
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1/4 c. Italian Nut Crumbs
1 package frozen peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes
fresh basil leaves
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1/3 c. white or balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp water
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2 tsp salt or garlic salt
1/2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp tarragon
2 large garlic cloves
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1/4 c. olive oil
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1/4 c. basil olive oil
1 lb of pasta shells
Directions
Put on a giant pot of salted water to boil
Clean cherry tomatoes and chop in half or quarters
Chop up fresh basil, garlic, and tarragon and set aside
Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse with cold water until pasta is fully cooled
Add the tomatoes, frozen peas, and fresh basil to the pasta
For the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, water, salt, sugar, tarragon, garlic, and olive oil
Dress the pasta and toss thoroughly
Store in the fridge at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!