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Tomato Confit Caprese Pasta Salad

This recipe is the perfect way to use up your batch of tomato confit.

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 1 lb mezzi rigatoni or any short pasta
  • 1 cup tomato confit
  • ½ shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 burrata small to medium
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pistachios
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped

For the balsamic vinaigrette dressing: 

  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 tbsp balsamic reduction or vinegar
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni according to the package directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down for the salad.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the grated garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomato confit, chopped shallot, and half of the basil and chives.
  • Pour the balsamic dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Gently tear the burrata into pieces and add to the salad along with the remaining basil leaves and chives.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top and serve!