Tag: TOMATOES

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

Ingredients: 1 Lb. Spaghetti 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 Lb cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz grated parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Steps: Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to 

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD

Summer may be coming to a close, but right now is the best time to make a simple tomato salad. 

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

I like the simplicity of the tomato sauce, even if I believe in simmering the sauce for a long time to intensify the flavors. As every family has a different version on how to make this sauce, I find that it always tastes fresh, flavorful 

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

I like this refreshing soup during cold nights even though I normally cook it in summertime when the tomatoes are in season.  The charred tomatoes add the rustic and smoked flavor to the soup. INGREDIENTS: 2 Lb. ripe tomatoes washed, cut in halves  1 medium 

PACCHERI WITH OVEN ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

PACCHERI WITH OVEN ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

Oven roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. In this simple recipe, there is no need to long time slow cooking or simmering. The oven will make the trick. The cherry tomatoes make perfect match for the Paccheri Rigate pasta, which is good 

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY EGGPLANT SAUCE

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY EGGPLANT SAUCE

Looking for new recipe with eggplant? Try this simple pasta dish with chunky eggplant sauce. A sauce rich with the creaminess of the nutty flavor of the eggplant and the sweetness of the tomato make it perfect for your favorite pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Spaghetti 

FRESH BRUSCHETTA

FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Whenever I am craving a quick fresh bite; I love it when I have a rustic country style bread, or a warm French baguette. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced 1 sliced baguette or rustic bread toasted 1 clove of garlic 6 basil leaves 

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

I like the summer cherry tomatoes as they are sweet and less acid, they work very will in this easy recipe. It is combinations of simple and fresh ingredients, the way the original recipe was made back in Italy. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Spaghetti ½