Fettuccine With A Trio Of Tomatoes Salad Recipes

FETTUCCINE WITH SMOKED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat. Place a cooling rack over indirect heat. Place a heavy-bottomed saucepot over direct heat.
• Slice the tomatoes in half. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tomatoes on the cooling rack on the grill, cut-side down, to soften and take on some smoke while you make the sauce, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add a drizzle of olive oil to the saucepot along with the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, onions and crushed red pepper flakes if using and cook until the onions soften, an additional few minutes. Add the wine. Tie the fresh herbs together with a piece of butcher's twine and add to the saucepot.
• When your tomatoes have begun to soften, remove them from the grill. Remove the skins (they will come off really easy), add the tomatoes to the saucepot and season with salt and pepper. Close the grill and continue to cook the sauce until the tomatoes fully break down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions. Using tongs, pull the pasta out and add it directly to the tomato sauce, along with 1/3 cup of the starchy pasta water. Mix to combine. The sauce will stick to the pasta. Remove the saucepot from the heat.
• Add the butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the pasta and stir to combine. Add the basil and and stir again. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan over top.
• (Alternatively, you can cook the sauce and pasta over medium-high heat on a stovetop.)

ITALIAN TRIO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the radicchio, endive, Treviso, arugula, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl. Use your hands to toss the greens gently and coat them evenly with the dressing.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

TO DIE FOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter into cream over low heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic salt. Stir in cheese over medium heat until melted; this will thicken the sauce.
• Add pasta to sauce. Use enough of the pasta so that all of the sauce is used and the pasta is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Toss pasta with oil, vinegar and cheese; add basil and tomatoes. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding corn during the last 8 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and green onions; cook and stir until tender., Drain pasta and corn; transfer pasta to a large bowl. Cool corn slightly; cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, remaining oil and the pepper mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

FETTUCCINE WITH ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, carrots, celery and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Add beef; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
• Stir in broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, oregano and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
• Meanwhile, cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
• Stir parsley into sauce. Serve sauce over fettuccine; sprinkle with Parmesan-style topping.

FETTUCCINE WITH A TRIO OF TOMATOES SALAD

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine al dente by following the package directions; drain; rinse under cold water; drain completely and set aside.
• To make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk until the salt and sugar have dissolved, then whisk in the olive oil until an emulsion forms.
• Add the tomatoes, onion, capers, and oregano to a bowl; add in the dressing; toss gently to coat.
• To serve: serve fettuccine on individual plates; top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.