Tomato-Lemon-Basil Pasta

By Feed The People - Puna, Hawai’i Island

Monika Stawowy via Unsplash

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni

2 each local tomatoes, chopped and drained on a paper towel (to absorb the juice)

1 each lemon

1 sprig basil, thinly sliced

1 each yellow onion, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

TT salt and black pepper

*optional 3 cloves garlic, minced

*optional 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

*optional 1 pinch red chili flake

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 7-8 minutes, until al dente.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper and set aside.

When the pasta is ready, strain it and add it to a large bowl with the tomato and basil. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the top and stir to combine.

Garnish with parmesan cheese and chili flake if desired.

Recipe edited by Sarah Burchard