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Tomato & Basil Penne Pasta email me this recipe

In this raw sauce, tomatoes marinate in their own juices along with some fresh herbs, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and red-wine vinegar. Diced fresh mozzarella absorbs the delicious flavors of the whole mélange. Toss with hot or room-temperature penne pasta.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup diced fresh partskim mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, vinegar, oil and garlic. Add basil, marjoram, salt and pepper. Let stand to allow tomatoes to release their juices, about 10 minutes.
  2. Boil penne pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and combine with tomato sauce in a pasta bowl ready for serving


Fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes not only taste wonderful, they offer a range of health benefits as well!

Luscious, juicy tomatoes not only taste wonderful, but also offer a range of health benefits for everybody: an excellent source of vitamin C, plus vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Tomatoes are also high in lycopene, which works with other vitamins and minerals to aid in disease prevention.

Skin benefits!
In 1936, Ella Baché, a skincare pioneer, discovered the results of tomato on the skin and was the first to use a fruit acid based moisturiser. She watched young girls in Hungary apply sliced tomatoes to their cheeks and foreheads. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, the tomato extract purified their skin and gave them a healthy glow. The formula has worked ever since and today Ella Bache continues to research and utilise the power of natural ingredients to feed the skin.