Category Archives: Tomato

Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 anchovy filets 1 Parmesan rind 2 large sprigs basil, plus 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more 8 oz. campanelle or other tube pasta 1Continue reading “Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta”

Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes, prepared as described below, or 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes, cut up, with their juice 5 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil and oregano) Kosher salt to taste Parmesan Rind Grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb capellini, cookedContinue reading “Tomato-Butter Sauce with Capellini”

Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 8 oz rotini 2 lbs vine ripe tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, cut into eighths 5 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt Ground black pepper Pinch red pepper flakes Olive oil 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving 2 cups chicken (orContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce”

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 c. torn fresh basil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. spaghetti 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1” pieces 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan Directions: 1. In a large bowl, stirContinue reading “Bruschetta Chicken Pasta”

Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 pound grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees 2. Combine tomatoes, olive oil and salt in a large bowl and toss to combine. 3. Spread in one layer on a rack fitted on a baking sheet. (If youContinue reading “Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes”

Pork and Tomato Sauté

This is such a quick dish and packs a lot of flavor!! This was the appreciation hug from my son. Ingredients: • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided • 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed (about 1/2 inch thick) • Salt and pepper • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarContinue reading “Pork and Tomato Sauté”

Tomato paste leftovers

You know how recipes call for one tablespoon of tomato paste? Yet, they are most often sold in these cans with more than one tablespoon!! Here’s a trick for saving the leftovers. I spray an ice cube tray with non-stock spray. Spoon one tablespoon into each cube. Freeze. Pop out and into a freezer bag.Continue reading “Tomato paste leftovers”