Name: Whole-Grain Pasta Salad with Broiled Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb (375 g) whole-wheat or kamut spaghetti; 10 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 1 cup (250 ml) small fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup (60 ml) pine nuts, toasted; Salt and pepper

Preparation

- With the rack in the top position, preheat the broiler.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse under cold running water and oil lightly. Set aside.
- Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, oil and honey in a rimmed baking sheet and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the tomatoes skin side up. Broil until the tomato skins start to blacken, about 10 minutes. Let cool and slide the skins off the tomatoes. Slice each tomato half into 4 cubes. Add the vinegar and toss gently.
- In a bowl, toss the tomato mixture with the cooking juices and the pasta. Adjust the seasoning. Sprinkle with basil and pine nuts.
- Serve at room temperature.

Whole-Grain Pasta Salad with Broiled Tomatoes

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