Fettuccine With A Trio Of Tomatoes Salad Food

FETTUCCINE, TOMATO, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Toss pasta with oil, vinegar and cheese; add basil and tomatoes. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

FETTUCCINE WITH SPICY RAW TOMATO, HERB, AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Reserve about one-third of the chopped tomatoes. Combine the remaining tomatoes, parsley, mint, basil, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until a smooth paste is formed. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream. Transfer the mixture to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and add to the bowl with the tomato mixture. Add the reserved tomatoes and toss like a salad until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with the optional walnuts and parsley, if using.

FETTUCCINE WITH BASIL, TOMATO, CORN & GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine garlic, tomatoes, corn, wine, oil and basil into a large pot.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat.
• Keep warm.
• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
• Add pasta and stir to separate noodles.
• Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente, drain.
• Add to the tomato mixture and toss.
• Serve immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For a different taste try a flavored pasta: spinach, garlic, tomato.

FETTUCCINE GORGONZOLA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cover tomatoes with boiling water until softened. (5-10 min)Cut into thin strips.
• Cook pasta according to directions, drain well and keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, combine cottage cheese and yogurt in blender or food processor until smooth.
• Heat cottage cheese mixture over low heat.
• Add gorgonzola and white pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.
• Return pasta to saucepan.
• Add tomatoes.
• Pour cheese mixture over pasta and tomatoes and combine well.
• Serve immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, BASIL AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken on both sides until it is golden brown.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and keep warm.
• Turn the heat to medium and add the sun-dried tomatoes and the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the basil, pine nuts and lemon juice. Meanwhile, cook the pasta (in the boiling water) until it is al dente.
• Drain and toss with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
• Divide the pasta among the serving plates and arrange the chicken on top.
• Sit back and enjoy your cooking now!

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden. Add the diced and dried tomatoes, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then add the asparagus and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Combine the pasta, asparagus, and sauce in a large serving bowl and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once, passing around the Parmesan to anyone who wishes to top their pasta with it.
• To complete the meal: Make a simple salad with a vinaigrette. Serve with a good store-bought foccacia bread.

FETTUCCINE WITH A TRIO OF TOMATOES SALAD

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine al dente by following the package directions; drain; rinse under cold water; drain completely and set aside.
• To make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk until the salt and sugar have dissolved, then whisk in the olive oil until an emulsion forms.
• Add the tomatoes, onion, capers, and oregano to a bowl; add in the dressing; toss gently to coat.
• To serve: serve fettuccine on individual plates; top with tomato mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.