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Serves 6

Heirloom Tomato and Herb Pappardelle

This simple-to-prepare vegetarian entrée may become your summertime standby. Use any combination of heirloom tomatoes you like—a variety of colors and tastes is ideal. The tasty sauce can double as a bruschetta topping for an easy appetizer. Add grilled shrimp for a heartier dish.

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 pounds heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved pecorino cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add oregano and next 5 ingredients (through tomatoes); cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Arrange 1 cup pasta onto each of 6 plates. Top each serving with about 1 1/3 cups tomato mixture; drizzle with 1 teaspoon remaining oil. Divide cheese evenly among servings.

Wine note: The burst of fresh tomato flavor in this pasta dish calls for a super fresh, snappy wine. Pinot grigio fills the bill. Choose one from the Alpine region of northern Italy called the Alto Adige. The cool climate results in the best, impeccably fresh pinot grigios in Italy. My favorite producer: J. Hofstätter. The 2007 is about $22. —Karen MacNeil

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Heirloom Tomato and Herb Pappardelle

Garlic bread

Rosé wine

Sliced ripe peaches and blueberries over low-fat pound cake

Salad with creamy peppercorn dressing

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Serves 6

Summer is the time to allow fresh produce to shine. Here we employ seasonal vegetables and fruits in a satisfying vegetarian meal that's pretty enough for company.

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Canned

  • 12 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta)

Produce

  • 2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

Spices

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Recipe List

Heirloom Tomato and Herb Pappardelle

Garlic bread

Rosé wine

Sliced ripe peaches and blueberries over low-fat pound cake

Salad with creamy peppercorn dressing
Combine 8 cups torn romaine lettuce, 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl. Combine 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

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