Patricias Salmon Basilico Pomodoro Food

SALMON PASTA POMODORO

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place onion and garlic in the skillet in an even layer then lay salmon fillets on top. Place a lid on the skillet and cook the salmon until it flakes easily and the onions are tender. Flake all of the salmon. Season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to medium. Toss the spaghetti, tomatoes, and basil with the salmon and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Stir in some of the pasta water if the pasta becomes dry.

BASIC PARMESAN POMODORO

Steps:

• Heat a medium nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup of the oil and the garlic, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook the garlic, stirring often and mashing gently with a wooden spoon, until golden brown and beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Add the basil, tomatoes and their juices, the carrots and cheese rinds. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Bring to a simmer and adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 35 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Remove the rinds, carrots and basil. At this point you can use an immersion blender to puree slightly or leave it as a chunky sauce.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne 2 minutes less than the package directions. Meanwhile, rewarm the sauce in a large, straight-sided skillet set over medium heat. Using a spider, strain the pasta from the water and add it directly into the pan with sauce, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Before stirring, sprinkle the pasta with the grated cheese. Toss the pasta, cheese and sauce together. Add the butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the reserved pasta water and continue to cook until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is al dente. Serve topped with more cheese if desired.

PATRICIA'S SALMON BASILICO POMODORO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Reserve a few basil leaves for garnish, chop the remaining leaves and mix them ina bowl with the tomatoes and olive oil.
• Place salmon in a baking dish and cover with some of the tomato-basil mixture, reserving the ramainder for later use.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to taste.
• Garnish with basil leaves and the reserved tomato-basil mixture.
• Tip: serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetable.

PATRICIA'S SALMON BASILCO POMODORO

Steps:

• Thaw salmon, removing from the vacuum bag or puncturing bag if applicable (or use fresh or frozen, thawed salmon portions). Preheat oven to 375. Reserve a few basil leaves for garnish; chop remaining leaves. Mix chopped basil with tomatoes and olive oil in a bowl. Put thawed salmon portions in baking dish. Cover with some of the tomato basil mixture, reserving the remainder for later use. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked to taste. Garnish with basil leaves and reserved tomato basil mixture. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or your favorite vegetable. Serves 6 Cooking the Costco Way

TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE - SALSA DI POMODORO E BASILICO

Steps:

• If using fresh tomatoes, core them, cut them into coarse chunks, and puree them in a food processor, blender, or food mill until smooth. Strain the flesh of canned tomatoes through a fine sieve, to remove skins and seeds. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and cook the onion over a medium heat, stirring, until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft. Do not let the garlic brown, or an acid taste will be imparted in the sauce.
• Add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.