Mediterranean Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes Food

HOW TO FIRE ROAST TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise (from stem to tip) and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Place the tomatoes cut side down over a medium flame on a gas grill. If using a charcoal grill, place the tomatoes in the middle of the grill over briquettes that are medium-hot.
• When the tomatoes develop dark char marks (about 5 to 8 minutes depending on size and heat of grill). Continue cooking until the skins begin to blacken in spots. Then, remove the tomatoes from the grill, pile them in a bowl, tightly cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skins and dice the flesh, making sure to reserve the juices.
• Use immediately or pack tomatoes in a freezer proof container with juices.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO AND FETA PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and heat through. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, and sprinkle with crumbled feta to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomatoes cut side up on foil lined pan sprayed with Pam. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 T of remaining oil.
• Roast in preheated 400°F oven 45-60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
• Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of roasted tomatoes in bowl with remaining 2 T olive oil and mash coarsely. Add pasta and remaining tomatoes. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with parmesan and additional crushed pepper if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15 x 10 inch pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic, spiced sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Bake in pre-heated 400 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
• Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes.
• Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well.
• Add Italian sausage (if using); toss to mix well.
• Sprinkle with additional spiced sea salt, if desired.
• Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a warm hearty bread and green salad.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15x10x1 inch pan which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Mix 1/4 C of th eolive oil, garlic, sea salt and pepper in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Bake in preheated 400 oven 45-60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes. Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15" x 10" x 1" pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Mix 1/4 cup oil, garlic and seasonings in small bowl. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 Tlb of remaining oil.
• Roast in preheated 400 F oven 45 to 60 minutes until tomatoes are soft and lightly browned on top.
• Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 Tlb oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomates. Add pasta and remaining tomates, toss to mix well. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange them in a serving dish.
• Sprinkle the shallots over the tomatoes.
• Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together with a fork, then pour over the tomatoes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.
• Eat with French bread, and dip the bread in the marinade when finished with the tomatoes.