Mediterranean Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes Recipes

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO AND FETA PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and heat through. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, and sprinkle with crumbled feta to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15 x 10 inch pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic, spiced sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Bake in pre-heated 400 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
• Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes.
• Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well.
• Add Italian sausage (if using); toss to mix well.
• Sprinkle with additional spiced sea salt, if desired.
• Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a warm hearty bread and green salad.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes cut side up on foil lined pan sprayed with Pam. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 T of remaining oil.
• Roast in preheated 400°F oven 45-60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
• Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of roasted tomatoes in bowl with remaining 2 T olive oil and mash coarsely. Add pasta and remaining tomatoes. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with parmesan and additional crushed pepper if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange them in a serving dish.
• Sprinkle the shallots over the tomatoes.
• Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together with a fork, then pour over the tomatoes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.
• Eat with French bread, and dip the bread in the marinade when finished with the tomatoes.

BAY SCALLOP PASTA WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and set aside.
• Wipe out the pot, and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, stirring occasionally, and cook until they start to burst, 5 to 7 minutes; crush some with the back of a spoon. Stir in white wine, olives, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops all at once, coating with oil; don't move or shake the pan for 1 minute. Gently flip the scallops, and cook until firm and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not overcook scallops.
• Add the pasta to the tomato mixture, toss to coat, and add reserved pasta water, if necessary. Divide the pasta mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls and top with the scallops. Lightly drizzle with more olive oil, if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15" x 10" x 1" pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Mix 1/4 cup oil, garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tlb of remaining oil.
• Roast in preheated 400 F oven 45 to 60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and lightly browned on top.
• Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 Tlb oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomates. Add pasta and remaining tomates, toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.