Penne With Roasted Tomatoes And Fennel Recipes

ROASTED FENNEL WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core and thinly slice 2 fennel bulbs; chop some of the fronds. Peel the cloves from 1 garlic bulb and toss with the fennel and fronds, 1 quartered lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar on a baking sheet. Roast in a 500 degrees F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Toss in 1 pint grape tomatoes; roast until the tomatoes burst, 7 more minutes.

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and discard the seeds. Put the tomato wedges and garlic into a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a few turns of pepper. Roast in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
• Drain the beans into a large colander in the sink. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta into the colander containing the beans, so the hot pasta water will warm the beans. Return drained pasta and beans to the pasta pot.
• When the tomatoes are done, pick out the garlic cloves, squeeze the garlic out of the skin into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Pour the roasted tomatoes into the pasta pot, add the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Serve topped with the Parmesan.

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line bottom of casserole dish with cherry tomatoes in a single layer, halved side up. Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough sea salt so that water tastes mildly of salt. When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente (it should be pliable, but still firm in center). Scoop out about a cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and add to casserole. Fold tomatoes and pasta together, adding another 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook pasta until al dente, according to manufacturers' directions.
• In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes. Remove from heat. Stir in olives and parsley. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

PASTA WITH ROASTED FENNEL AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange fennel halves cut side down in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Roast until fennel is light brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Cut fennel into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are tender, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, oregano and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Add fennel and simmer 5 minutes longer. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghettini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to same pot.
• Add sauce to pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES BASIL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Cook the penne in boiling salted water and drain when al dente.
• Pour the oil into a large serving bowl and add the penne. Toss and add the tomatoes, basil and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PENNE WITH PAN-ROASTED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and return it to the pot.
• Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes in half, scrape the seeds out of each half with a small tool or your finger, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Peel the garlic and leave the cloves whole. Coarsely chop the basil leaves.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the garlic is soft. Remove the garlic from the pan and set aside. Put the beans in a strainer and rinse under running water. Drain the beans and add them to the pan, then remove the pan from the heat. Smash the garlic with a fork and add it to the drained pasta. Add the tomatoes and basil, stir well, and season with salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into a large serving bowl, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
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PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Line bottom of a casserole dish with tomato halves in a single layer.
• Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
• Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil.
• Season with enough sea salt so that water is pretty salty.
• When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente.
• Scoop out a cup of the pasta water and reserve.
• Drain pasta and toss right into casserole and fold pasta into tomato mixture, adding 2-3 Tablespoons more olive oil, to coat.
• Taste, adjust seasoning, if it is dry, add some of the pasta water.
• Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.
• I have added chopped fresh basil when tossing the pasta and really love the flavor it brings.