Bruschetta Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• Cook linguine per directions.
• While it is cooking dice the tomatoes and thinly slice the onions.
• Place tomatoes (and their juice), onions, basil, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper (to taste) in a large bowl.
• When noodles are al dente remove from heat, drain and pour the hot noodles onto the other ingredients. Toss together with tongs and then grate in as much fresh parmesan as desired, tossing well to coat all.
• Serve with a little thinly sliced basil and a bit of fresh grated parmesan to garnish.
• To make a meal of it serve with grilled blackened chicken or garlic shrimp.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Cover and chill for at least an hour. This will allow the flavours to soak and blend together.
• Slice the baguette loaf diagonally into 12 thick slices and lightly toast them until they are light brown on both sides. Serve the mixture on the warm slices of bread. If you prefer the mixture at room temperature, remove from the fridge half an hour before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, puree onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
• Heat oil and butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; simmer until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Puree tomatoes in the food processor. Add tomatoes to the onion mixture; simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Remove from heat. Toss in mozzarella cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a very large, deep cast-iron skillet (or a Dutch oven) over medium-low. Add onion and cook until softening, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add red-pepper flakes and vinegar, and stir until the vinegar evaporates.
• Add pasta, followed by the tomatoes, and pour 2 3/4 cup water over the top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-low heat until the pasta is just tender, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed so the pasta doesn't stick. Uncover, and continue cooking until the liquid has evaporated to a loose sauce, just enough to coat your noodles with flavor, 5 to 8 minutes more. (If there's still too much liquid at the bottom of your pan for your tastes, simmer a little longer.)
• Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Toss with cheese and basil to melt the cheese. Serve warm.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large high sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix. Cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until softened and translucent.
• Add the stock, tomatoes and remaining seasoning mix to the skillet, bring to boil and stir to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in the uncooked pasta and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is fully cooked.
• Return the chicken to skillet. Stir in the mozzarella and cook for 2 minutes or until thel chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with chopped basil if desired and serve immediately.
• Enjoy!