Cold Spaghetti Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

Spaghetti salad in large white bowl with garnish and a bowl of basil off to the side.

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Cold Spaghetti Salad with Marinated Tomatoes

This Cold Spaghetti Salad Recipe with Marinated Tomatoes is a refreshing, no-fuss dish packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a lemony garlic dressing. We toss al dente angel hair pasta with marinated tomatoes, drizzle it in extra virgin olive oil, and finish it with shaved Parmesan for a salad that tastes like summer in every bite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Chill30

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Medium saucepan or stock pot
Colander
Sharp knife & cutting board

Ingredients

6-8 oz angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
1 lb Campari tomatoes quartered
2 pints Wild Wonders tomatoes halved and quartered
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
¼–½ cup chopped fresh basil plus whole leaves for garnish
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, kosher salt, and chopped basil.
Add Campari and Wild Wonders tomatoes to the bowl. Toss gently to coat in the marinade. Stir in most of the Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes if time allows.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool briefly.
Add the drained pasta to the bowl with marinated tomatoes. Toss gently until evenly coated. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Garnish with extra shaved Parmesan and whole basil leaves.

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Notes

Tip Add the pasta while warm so it can soak up the juices.

Storage Store leftover marinated tomato salad with pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: This dish is best served cold or at room temperature.

Substitutions

Tomatoes: Swap in cherry tomatoes or heirlooms.
Spaghetti Pasta: Use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for a lighter take.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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