Fusilli With Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown, breaking up the meat into bite-size pieces with a fork, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl. Add the artichokes and garlic to the same skillet, and saute over medium heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and sun-dried tomatoes. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in boiling water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta (do not rinse). Add the pasta, sausage, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, and parsley to the artichoke mixture. Toss until the sauce is almost absorbed by the pasta. Stir in the mozzarella. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve, passing the additional Parmesan cheese alongside.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in blender and mix until well blended.

FUSILLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
• In a small saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water and tomatoes to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let tomatoes stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid, and chop. In a large bowl stir together tomatoes, reserved soaking liquid, olives, and parsley.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, adding peas and zucchini during last minute of cooking. Drain pasta mixture well in a colander and add to tomato mixture with salt and pepper to taste, tossing until most of liquid is absorbed.

FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add olives, chopped onion, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes. Mix in red wine vinegar. Add cooked pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and fresh basil and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.

FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND VERMOUTH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• You will need a deep saute pan that can hold the sauce, and the pasta.
• Have all your ingredients ready to go before beginning to cook.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until done.
• Add the sundried tomatoes and toss to combine.
• Season with the salt and pepper.
• Let cook about a minute, then add the sage, toss, and cook another minute.
• Add the Vermouth to the pan and toss with the other ingredients.
• Let reduce about half (about 2-3 minutes), then add the chicken stock.
• Toss and let this reduce about half (about 2 to 3 minutes).
• Add the cream, then let this mixture reduce slightly.
• Taste, adjust for pepper and salt.
• Add the pasta and 1/2 of the cheese to the pan and toss to combine everything thoroughly.
• Serve with the remaining cheese.