Tuscan Pasta With Tomato Basil Cream Recipe 465

TUSCAN PASTA WITH TOMATO-BASIL CREAM RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, pour Alfredo sauce into a medium saucepan. Pour wine into sauce jar; cover tightly, and shake well. Stir wine mixture into saucepan. Stir in chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped basil, and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with pasta, and top evenly with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired. *1 (13 ounce) package three-cheese tortellini may be substituted. **1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, fully drained, may be substituted.

TUSCAN PASTA WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM

Steps:

• Cook Ravioli as instructed on package.
• Combine next four ingredients in separate pan.
• Cook over med-low heat until thoroughly heated.
• Top Ravioli with sauce.
• Top with Parmesan cheese.

20 MINUTE TUSCAN PASTA (FREEZER MEAL)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. While it's cooking, prepare the sauce.
• In a medium pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring the whole time. Stir in the dried basil. Add the cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until the mixture is smooth. It will look curdled at first, but with constant whisking for 2-3 minutes, it will become a smooth creamy paste. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Keep cooking over medium heat and add the milk and whisk quickly and constantly until it is blended into the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is the desired consistency, 5-10 minutes.
• Serve over hot, cooked noodles. I put my chicken on top, or you can mix it in.

CREAMY BASIL & TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Heat teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and sauté until starting to brown.
• Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 3 more minutes.
• Add tomatoes, pepper, and other herbs. Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions.
• Add cream cheese, milk, and parmesan to tomato pot and melt over low heat until cheeses are incorporated.
• Add chicken and drained pasta, and mix until blended.

TOMATO BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
• Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY BASIL & TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients. Let stand 30 min.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Add tomato mixture and pine nuts; mix lightly.

TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Make sure it doesn't burn. Add tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and continue to boil 5 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and butter. Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes.