Mediterranean Pasta With Fire Roasted Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I found this recipe on an advertisement page for 'McCormick Gourmet Collection' spices. This recipe sounded pretty good, though maybe a little labor intensive for a week night! I think a nice Italian sausage would add to this dish as well, so I included it as optional. Ingredients:
2 lbs medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (10 to 12) |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons mccormick california style minced garlic made from fresh garlic |
2 teaspoons mccormick gourmet collection mediterranean spiced sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or mccormick gourmet collection coarse grind black pepper) |
8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained |
1 lb italian chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch sections, cooked and drained, set aside (optional) |
fresh grated parmesan cheese, to serve |
Directions:
1. Place tomato halves, cut sides up, in foil-lined 15 x 10 inch pan which has been sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
2. Mix 1/4 cup of the olive oil, minced garlic, spiced sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Spoon over tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4. Bake in pre-heated 400 degree F oven 45 to 60 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and browned on top.
5. Place 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl. Coarsely mash tomatoes.
6. Add pasta and remaining roasted tomatoes; toss to mix well.
7. Add Italian sausage (if using); toss to mix well.
8. Sprinkle with additional spiced sea salt, if desired.
9. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a warm hearty bread and green salad.
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