This quick and easy summer pasta is a great way to use up overripe tomatoes of all shapes, colors, and sizes. You don't even need to cook the tomato basil sauce!
Ingredients:
2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes (4 to 5 medium tomatoes), halved at the equator
1 clove garlic, grated
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 pound long pasta, like spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccine