Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne

Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne

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Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups uncooked penne pasta 4 oz
  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lb plum Roma tomatoes (6 medium), coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • â…› teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Serve sauce over pasta.
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Cheesy Margherita Pizza

Cheesy Margherita Pizza

Couverts6
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated seamless dough sheet
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend 6 oz
  • 3 medium plum Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons julienne-cut fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Separate or cut dough into 2 long rectangles (if using crescent rolls, press perforations to seal).
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into 12×8-inch rectangle.
  • Brush with oil.
  • Top with cheese and tomatoes.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with basil.
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Course; Cheese / Main Course / Pizza
Cuisine; European / Italian
Diets; Vegetarian

BLTs with Pimiento Cheese

BLTs with Pimiento Cheese

Couverts4
Total time 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced-fat pimiento cheese spread
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread
  • 8 slices reduced-fat bacon crisply cooked
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 12 slices tomato ¼ inch thick
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Spread 1 tablespoon pimiento cheese over 1 side of each bread slice.
  • On each of 4 bread slices, layer 2 bacon slices, 1 lettuce leaf and 3 tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
  • Cut sandwiches in half; secure with toothpick, if desired.
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Course; Bread / Cheese / Main Course
Diets; Vegetarian

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

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Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • slotted spoon
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 lb tomatoes about 4 to 5 medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • â…› teaspoon ground red pepper cayenne
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • In large saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling.
  • With sharp knife, cut shallow X in bottom of each tomato.
  • Add to boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time, for 10 seconds.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove tomatoes from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold.
  • Drain.
  • Peel and chop tomatoes.
  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, salt, nutmeg and red pepper.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
  • Stir in whipping cream.
  • In blender or food processor, place 2½ cups tomato mixture.
  • Cover; blend on medium speed 30 seconds or until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into large bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining tomato mixture.
  • Return pureed mixture to saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot.
  • Top each serving with basil.

Notes & Wine Advice

For the best flavor, use fully ripe, juicy tomatoes in this soup.
Use a kitchen scissors to cut fresh basil quickly and easily.
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Course; Main Course / Soup

Black-Eyed Pea, Tomato and Corn Salad

Black-Eyed Pea, Tomato and Corn Salad

Couverts6
Preparation 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can 11 oz extra-sweet whole kernel corn, drained, rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped (1 cup)
  • â…“ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Instructions

  • In large bowl, beat lime juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Add peas, corn, tomatoes and onion; toss gently to combine.
  • Divide among 6 serving plates; top with cilantro and cheese.

Notes & Wine Advice

For intense spice flavor, toast whole coriander and cumin in a skillet 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant, then grind in a clean coffee grinder.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad, and serve within 3 days.
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Course; Salad / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Couverts24
Total time 2 hours 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb plum Roma tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium)
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup olive or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups)
  • 1 package 1 lb rotini pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad.
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Course; Pasta / Salad / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian

Cherry Tomato–Brussels Sprouts Salad

Cherry Tomato–Brussels Sprouts Salad

Couverts4
Total time 3 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 box 10 oz frozen Brussels sprouts
  • â…“ cup fat-free Italian dressing
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • Cook and drain Brussels sprouts as directed on box.
  • Pour dressing over hot Brussels sprouts, turning each until well coated.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Add tomatoes to Brussels sprouts; toss.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves
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Course; Salad / Vegetables
Diets; Vegan

Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad

Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 small plum Roma tomatoes, chopped (â…” cup)
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free balsamic vinaigrette
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling over high heat.
  • Add broccoli; cook 10 to 20 seconds or until broccoli is bright green.
  • Drain broccoli; rinse in cold water until cool.
  • In small serving bowl, stir broccoli and remaining ingredients.

Notes & Wine Advice

Cooking the broccoli for a very short time is called blanching. It brings out the bright green color of the broccoli and softens it just a bit.
Chopped red onion and diced red bell pepper would be nice additions to this salad, too.
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Course; Cheese / Salad / Vegetables
Diets; Vegetarian