Martha Stewart's Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes

Description
Created by Martha Stewart

Ingredients

 * 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
 * 4 oven-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
 * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 * 1 clove garlic, chopped
 * Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
 * 1 pound garganelle or penne rigate
 * 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
 * Oven-Dried Tomatoes follows
 * 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
 * 1/4 cup olive oil
 * Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
 * Coarsely chopped fresh herbs such as oregano, marjoram, flat-leaf parsley, or basil (optional)

Directions

 * Combine fresh and oven-dried tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well, and while still hot, toss with tomato mixture.

Coarsely chop basil and combine with pasta. Serve immediately, or at room temperature.


 * Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tomatoes cut side up on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Bake until shriveled but still moist, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.