Plum Tomato Feta Pasta Recipes

PLUM TOMATO - FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Combine tomatoes, onion, oil, parsley, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Add feta and warm pasta; toss.
• Can serve at room temperature or chill before serving.

ASPARAGUS AND PLUM TOMATO PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Trim tough ends off asparagus, leaving 4 or 5-inch long tender tops of spears. Place tops in a small skillet in 1/2-inch of boiling water. Cover the pan and steam asparagus for 2 minutes. Run asparagus under cool water and drain well. Cut spears into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal.
• Spread a foccacia with a thin layer of pesto sauce. Dot the top of pizza pie with cubed Fontina cheese. Add a scattering of chopped asparagus and diced plum tomatoes.
• Bake directly on oven rack or on a perforated pizza pan. Bake foccacia pie for 10 minutes in preheated oven on middle rack or, until the cheese melts and edges of your pizza are crisp and dark golden in color.
• Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor with a drizzle of the olive oil. Blend coarsely, stopping from time to time to scrape down the sides. Place in small bowl, and stir in the remaining olive oil (as needed), Parmesan, and pepper, to taste.

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

GREEK FETA AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil and lightly salt. Prepare spaghetti following package directions.
• Remove 1/4 cup of the cooking water and reserve; drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring so garlic does not burn.
• Stir in tomatoes, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add wine and cook for 1 minute.
• Add feta cheese, spaghetti and reserved water and toss with pepper.
• Serve immediately.

EASY FETA TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft and have released their juices, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and immediately add to the pan of tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and toss to coat. Add feta cheese, and basil and stir through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

FRESH PLUM TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, and sugar; cook for 15 minutes.
• Place a large bowl on a work surface. Insert a colander inside the bowl. Place cooked tomatoes in the colander to drain, saving excess liquid. Transfer tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until blended to the desired consistency. Return tomatoes to the saucepan. Add basil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more, adding some of the reserved tomato liquid if the sauce is too thick.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, TOMATO, AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; rinse well under cold water.
• Transfer to a large bowl; toss with oil, lemon juice, feta, tomatoes, chicken, and basil; season generously with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND PLUM TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place shrimp in medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate; cover. Add 4 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, 1 1/2 cups parsley, garlic, and red pepper, if desired; stir until heated through. Mix in both cheeses.
• Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return to pot. Add 3 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Add mushroom-tomato mixture to pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer linguine to large bowl. Top with shrimp and 2 tablespoons parsley.