Ingredients:

  • 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
  • 3/4 cup torn fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons Sicilian salt-packed capers, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
  •  coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound Croxetti, cooked until al dente

Directions:

  1. Heat garlic in oil in a saucepan over low heat until pale gold, about 10 minutes. Strain; reserve oil and garlic. Let cool.
  2. Combine tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, capers, lemon zest, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil and chips over tomato mixture. Marinate, covered, tossing occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  3. Add warm pasta to bowl, and toss gently. Top with remaining 1/2 cup basil. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
Serves 8. Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart Living, August 2011

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