"Listen, the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, Now for October eves!" ~ Humbert Wolfe OCTOBER EVE (Hubbard Lake) ___________________ FUSILLI with FRESH TOMATO & FETA ~ A 'simple' family favorite, perfect for the fresh tomato and basil harvest ____________ 2-3 lbs. ripe Italian plum tomatoes 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 6-8 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 coarsely chopped red onion 1 tsp. coarse salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 lb. good fusilli (whole wheat pasta is also great) 6-8 oz. crumbled feta Seed and dice tomatoes. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, olive oil, basil, parsley, onion, salt & pepper. Toss with tomatoes and let marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour. Cook fusilli in large pot of boiling salted water according to directions (tender but still firm). Drain well. Toss fusilli with 1/2 of fresh tomato sauce. Se...
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