Tangy Tomato Marinade & Cold Pasta
Perfect for Appetizers! Refreshing Tomato Marinade and Chilled Pasta for a Zesty Delight
These cherry tomatoes, marinated to perfection, disappear in a flash! Enjoy them chilled for a delightfully refreshing, sweet, and tangy dish that will awaken your appetite. It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe.
Tomato Marinade Ingredients- 1.5 kg cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 10 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp honey (or agave syrup)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cold Pasta Ingredients- Approx. 1 cup of prepared tomato marinade
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., spaghetti, linguine) (approx. 100g)
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling pasta)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Approx. 1 cup of prepared tomato marinade
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., spaghetti, linguine) (approx. 100g)
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling pasta)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely mince the onion. Finely chopped onion will integrate better with the tomatoes, providing a pleasant texture to the marinade.
Step 2
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Prepare a pot of boiling water and blanch the tomatoes for about 2 minutes. This step makes peeling easier. You can lightly score the skin with a knife beforehand, but it’s not strictly necessary.
Step 3
Immediately after blanching, drain the hot water and plunge the tomatoes into a bowl of ice-cold water to cool them down quickly. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to handle. Once cooled, gently peel the skin off each tomato. Even without scoring, the skin should peel away easily, revealing the plump tomato flesh.
Step 4
Place the peeled cherry tomatoes and the finely minced onion into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the dried parsley flakes.
Step 5
Add the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl, following the recipe’s measurements. Gently toss everything together until well combined to create your flavorful tomato marinade.
Step 6
Transfer the finished tomato marinade into sterilized glass jars for storage. It can be kept in the refrigerator for several days and used as needed. Enjoy this versatile condiment!
Step 7
To prepare the cold pasta, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta until it’s tender but still has a slight bite (al dente), or even a touch softer as it will be served cold. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly in a colander. Letting it sit for a moment to release excess steam can help prevent the pasta from clumping together.
Step 9
Place the drained pasta into a serving bowl. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tomato marinade over the pasta and toss gently to combine. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while chilled for a refreshing and delicious meal.
