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Macaroni Shells with fresh Tomatoes

Recipe Introduction


Preparation time; 15 min.
Servings; 4





List of Ingredients



• 3 cups shell Macaroni
  
• 6 ripe tomatoes (about 2 lbs.)
  
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet white onion
  
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or 1 tsp. dried
  
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or 1 tsp. dried
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1 small clove garlic, minced (if you like garlic)
  
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Remove stem ends from tomatoes. (can scald tomatoes and peel, if desired) Cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
   
   
2. Mix tomatoes, onion, basil, parsley, oil, salt, garlic and pepper in large bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
   
   
3. Cook shell macaroni in 4 qts. boiling salted water until tender. Drain well.
   
   
4. Add macaroni to tomatoes. Toss to blend. Serve at once.