Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried fusilli
  • 1 wedge of triple creme brie at room temperature
  • juice and zest of 1 small lemon
  • 6-7 ripe Heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup good olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, coursely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to directions on package. Preheat the oven to warm.
  • Slice half of the tomatoes in half and grate flesh side down using a box grater into a large serving bowl. Discard skins. Add garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest to bowl. Mix and place in warmed oven.
  • Quarter the remaining tomatoes and remove the pulp. Cut quarters into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Cut brie into 1/2 in cubes. Set aside.
  • Add drained, cooked pasta, tomatoes, brie and basil to ingredients in bowl and toss. Serve immediately. Fresh grated parmesan can be a nice addition at the table.