5 absolutely tomato pasta Recipes

spaghettini (angel hair pasta, macaroni, rotini, whatever pasta you like), scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only), garlic cloves, crushed, tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper

extra virgin olive oil , plus 1 tbsp for the skillet, butter , plus 1 tbsp for the skillet, white onion, finely diced, garlic cloves (pressed or diced ), grape tomatoes , cut in half lengthwise, canned tomato sauce (marinara is fine), garlic salt (to taste), cracked black pepper (to taste), dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, ricotta cheese (i used part skim), jarred pesto sauce (i used classico brand), prosciutto, chopped, sprinkling pine nuts

chicken tenders , or 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), andouille sausage (this is absolutely the best 1 to use- i have tried subbing others and nothing else compares), diced tomatoes- in the summer i use 10 roma tomatoes, green bell pepper, purple onion (for the most flavor ), minced garlic or 2 cloves fresh, crisco (can sub olive oil ), cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, salt (i use kosher), franks red hot or tabasco (it is easier to get out of hand with tabasco, so i use franks), white or brown rice , or pasta of choice

dry penne pasta, olive oil (at least five tbsp.), balsamic vinegar, red onion, black pepper, basil, half-and-half cream, diced tomatoes, parmesan cheese, vodka (i prefer absolut peppar, and 2oz is about 2 shots.), water, oregano (optional), lemon juice (optional)