Seashellswithbroccoliandsundriedtomatoes Recipes

MAMA'S BEST BROILED TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Marinate the tomatoes in the mixture, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley, oregano, black pepper and 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese. Spread mixture on each slice of toasted bread. Place marinated tomatoes on 2 slices and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Place on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown. Serve immediately, open faced or closed.

ROSEMARY AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES BREAD/SCONES

Steps:

• Add the chopped rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes to the dry ingredients of White Soda Bread recipe and continue as in basic recipe. Shape into loaf or scones. Bake loaf as in basic recipe, bake scones for 20 minutes in a 450 degree oven.;
• In a mixing bowl sift together 1 pound flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Make a well in the center. Pour most of the milk into the well. Using one hand, mix in the flour from sides of the bowl, adding more milk if necessary. The dough should be softish, not too wet and sticky. When it all comes together, turn the dough onto a well-floured counter. Wash and dry hands. Knead lightly for 1 second, just to tidy it up, flip over. Pat dough into a round about 11/2 inches deep and cut a cross into dough over the sides of the bread to let the fairies out. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 400 degrees for another 30 minutes or until cooked. If in doubt, tap the bottom of the bread, it should sound hollow.

SEA SHELLS CON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• cook sea shells (noodles) to package directions, adding broccoli the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
• Drain, cover, and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a larg skillet; add garlic, basil rosemary, and sun dried tomatoes.
• cook 1 minute.
• add wine and reduce by 1/2. Add broth.
• Toss broccoli and shells with broth mixture and stir until heated through.
• Add cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender with the edges crispy, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Toss the hot pasta with the roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir in the mozzarella, parsley and as much remaining pasta water as needed to make a light sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SAUSAGE AND CHEESE STRATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Sauté sausages in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towels and drain well.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk milk, eggs, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend. Add sun-dried tomatoes, sausage, bread, onion and Parmesan cheese and stir to blend. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake strata uncovered until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and goat cheese and bake until mozzarella melts, about 5 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

BROCCOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• In microwave proof bowl cook broccoli till heated through about 4 minutes.
• Mix remaining ingredients and toss to coat broccoli heat 1 minute in microwave.

SEA SHELLS WITH BROCCOLI AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells in boiling water until slightly underdone, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet. Add garlic, basil and sun dried tomatoes and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add broccoli.
• When done, drain sea shells and add to skillet.
• Stir in chicken broth and bring to simmer. Add cheeses.
• Serve immediately.