 
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! 
