Summer Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Brie Recipes

CREAMY NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND BRIE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes on the largest holes of a box grater into a large bowl, discarding any big pieces of excess tomato skin. Whisk in the oil, basil and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in the Brie.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Add the pasta water, a little at a time, to moisten the pasta and help the Brie partially melt, if needed.
• Top with more basil before serving.

SUMMER GARDEN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta. Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful - it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!). Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well. Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.

SUMMER SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BRIE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender or according to packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, cut the zucchini in half lengthways, then cut into slices. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the zucchini and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add the lemon zest, tomatoes and about 3 tbsp of the pasta water (enough to make the sauce).
• Cook for 2-3 minutes more until the tomatoes begin to soften.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the brie so it just starts to melt, then season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Drain the spaghetti well and add to the tomato sauce mixture.
• Toss well together, divide between bowls and serve.

PASTA WITH BRIE, TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet *off heat*, place cheese cubes, tomatoes, olives, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Still off heat, stir to separate cheese pieces. Mix in chopped basil.
• Add hot pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta liquid to skillet with cheese mixture.
• Place over medium heat and toss until cheese is partially melted and sauce coats pasta, adding more reserved pasta liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry, about 4-5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt (if needed) and serve.

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.