summer tomato soup with peas & rigatoni.

Here's a quick & easy one to enjoy the flavors of the season! I wouldn't necessarily say this is "bikini-friendly" but the tomato-wine broth with gooey mozzarella...is pretty good.

summer tomato soup with peas & rigatoni.

makes 2 main courses or 4 starters

1/4 cup olive oil

5-6 vine-ripened tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup white wine

sea salt & cracked pepper

1. Add ingredients except wine, in a medium stockpot over medium-low heat. Simmer until the tomatoes begin to break apart (about 10 minutes). 
2. Add wine, bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes. 

1/2 lb. fresh rigatoni or your favorite tubular pasta (or GF dried pasta cooked al dente)

3/4 cup fresh peas (or frozen is fine too)

1. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil & add the rigatoni & peas. Boil for 2-3 minutes until al dente. 
2. Drain, then put into bowls for serving.

a handful of basil, torn

1/2 cup mascarpone 

fresh mozzarella 

1. Add basil & mascarpone to the wine-broth. Then ladle over the pasta. 
2. Add a slice of fresh mozzarella on top & season to taste. Eat warm or even at room temperature. 

happy eatings & cheers!