Rotini With Sun Dried Tomatoes Basil Food

ONE-POT SUPER EASY FUSILLI

Steps:

• Put the chicken stock, tomatoes, fusilli, sun-dried tomatoes plus the reserved oil, capers, garlic and onion in a large pot, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some pepper. Stir together. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower to medium-low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes.
• Place pasta on a large platter and dollop with ricotta. Garnish with olive oil, basil and more ground pepper.

ROTINI BAKE WITH TOMATOES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Serve hot. Enjoy.

ROTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
• Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Return pasta to pot.
• Add remaining ingredients including reserved liquid& toss to coat.
• Serve immediately as pasta waits for nobody!

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
• Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

ROTINI AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH TOMATO BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the rotini by following the package directions for al dente; drain and rinse briefly under cold running water; drain completely.
• To make the dressing: whisk together the vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in the olive oil until an emulsion forms.
• Add in basil and stir to mix.
• To make the salad: Transfer drained pasta to a serving bowl; add in the salmon, olives, capers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, peas, and corn; toss gently to combine.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the salad (also sprinkle a little feta cheese if desired--very good).
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
• Serve chilled.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
• Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
• Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
• Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
• Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
• Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
• Serve 2 crostini per person.

SMOKY PORTABELLA BURGER WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Remove mushroom stems and wipe down with a damp cloth.
• Place on heated grill with gill-side down and grill for 10 minutes.
• Flip and grill for an additional 10 minutes.
• Place sun-dried tomatoes on the gill-side of the mushroom.
• Top with cheese and let grill until cheese is melty, about 2-3 minutes.
• At the same time, toast hamburger buns on grill, flipping once. They should be done about the same time as the melting cheese.
• Place one mushroom on each bun and top with basil before enjoying!