Fresh Salsa Pasta - Jamie Oliver

Submitted by DrGaellon

"From chef Jamie Oliver's show "Jamie at Home," episode "Tomatoes.""

 

• Ready In: 48mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb mixed heirloom tomato, various colors
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 small fresh red chili pepper, deseeded and chopped finely (optional)
• 1⁄2 garlic clove, grated
• 1 lb fusilli
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, shredded by hand

directions

1. Cut tomatoes roughly into bite sized pieces. Toss into a colander. Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt. Toss well and allow to drain 15 minutes.
2. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add oregano, olive oil, vinegar, chili and garlic; toss well. Marinate 15 minutes. Using your hands, squish up the tomatoes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare fusilli by adding to boiling salted water for 6-8 minutes or until cooked al dente. Drain well and add fusilli to tomatoes. Add fresh oregano and basil and serve.