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Home » Ingredient » Pasta » Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad

Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad

By: Rosemary Published: June 2, 2018 Updated on: October 29, 2021

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This Warm Tomato Fusilli Salad is made with a few fresh ingredients including tomatoes and fresh basil. Mixed together with your favourite short pasta to create a simple tasty Summer Salad recipe. 

Table of Contents

  • Warm Fresh Basil & Tomato Fusilli Salad
  • The Best Tomatoes for Boiling
      • I am more of a hot or warm Pasta person so “Serve Immediately” is always my motto!
  • How to Make a Warm Fresh Tomato Pasta Salad
  • More Pasta Salads you may enjoy!
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      • **add more leaves if desired.
    • Instructions 
    • Nutrition

pasta salad in a bowlWarm Fresh Basil & Tomato Fusilli Salad

When it comes to the Summer I have to say I am more into the quick and easy recipes. I usually spend some time in Toronto but when I come back to Italy the heat is a killer! It is usually 40+ degrees until September!

So I am always looking for delicious recipes that don’t take too much time but have fresh ingredients.

fresh tomato pasta in a glass bowl

The Best Tomatoes for Boiling

  1. Make sure they are ripe but firm.
  2. Roma (also known as Italian Plum Tomatoes.
  3. San Marzano.
  4. and one of my favourites Pachino which are a medium-sized plum shaped tomato (not to be confused with cherry tomatoes – same family but larger) from Sicily.

This Fresh Tomato Pasta Salad is both. It’s fast and it’s simple. It tastes delicious either warm or the next day refrigerated. To tell the truth the Italian preferred it the next day, because the ingredients all mingled together to give it a stronger taste.

how to make tomato pasta salad tomatoes, and sliced tomatoes in a bowl

I am more of a hot or warm Pasta person so “Serve Immediately” is always my motto!

How to Make a Warm Fresh Tomato Pasta Salad

  • Boil the firm but ripe tomatoes
  • Drain and let cool to touch
  • Remove the skin and seeds, then slice thinly
  • In a large bowl toss the tomato slices with fresh basil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes (if desired) and olive oil
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 60 minutes.
  • Then add drained hot pasta and serve, or refrigerate an hour or two before serving. If you are an olive lover than add some sliced black or green olives too!

fresh tomato pasta salad in a glass bowl

More Pasta Salads you may enjoy!

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad with fresh Summer Vegetables

If you love Parmesan cheese as much as I do, some flaked fresh Parmesan would be the perfect touch before serving. Buon Appetito!

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    Warm Fresh Basil and Tomato Fusilli Salad

    Rosemary Molloy
    This Warm Tomato Pasta Salad is made with a few fresh ingredients including tomatoes and fresh basil.   
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 1 hr
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course, Pasta, Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 308 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 pound tomatoes (roma or plum firm and ripe)
    • 1-2 cloves garlic
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 5-6 leaves fresh basil** (chopped)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1-2 dash hot pepper flakes
    • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cups cooked short pasta

    **add more leaves if desired.

      Instructions
       

      • In a large pot of boiling water add the tomatoes and boil for 1 minute.  Drain and let cool just until you can handle them.  Remove the skin, slice in half and remove the seeds, thinly slice.
      • Place the tomato slices in a large bowl and toss with the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, hot pepper flakes and olive oil.  Cover with plastic and let sit 60 minutes at room temperature.
      • In the last 20 minutes or so in a large pot heat water and a little salt until boiling, cook pasta until al dente.  Drain and toss with tomato mixture. If you like olives than add some sliced olives to the mixture, and toss together.  Can be served immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours and serve. Top with flakes of Parmesan cheese if desired.  Enjoy!

      Nutrition

      Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1045IUVitamin C: 15.8mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
      Keyword Easy Summer Dinner Recipe, Fresh Tomatoes and Basil Pasta Salad
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        1. Beth L Bilous says

          July 24, 2019 at 3:04 pm

          Hey looks delish, can i make this ahead to take camping this weekend, like instead of regular pasta salad? How does it stay refrrigerated.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            July 25, 2019 at 7:13 pm

            Hi Beth, this is actually served warm or room temperature. You would have to have some form of refrigeration or cooler I guess to take it. Hope that helps.

            Reply
        2. Jenn says

          June 2, 2018 at 9:37 pm

          5 stars
          I’m growing roma tomatoes in the garden RN and cannot wait to make this warm basil tomato salad!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 2, 2018 at 10:25 pm

            Thanks Jenn, I hope you enjoy it!

            Reply
        3. Denay DeGuzman says

          June 2, 2018 at 8:43 pm

          5 stars
          This quick easy recipe is such a delight! It’s perfect for busy families and picky eaters alike.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 2, 2018 at 9:09 pm

            Hi Denay thanks so much glad you like it.

            Reply

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