Fusilli with Garden-Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Fusilli with Garden-Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

  • 3 cups diced, seeded ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 2 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces whole-wheat fusilli or other whole-wheat pasta
  1. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, garlic and oil in a large bowl; toss to mix well. Add feta cheese, olives, parsley, basil, balsamic vinegar, wine vinegar and lemon juice; toss again. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Shortly before serving, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the sauce; toss to coat well.