Best Balsamic Tossed Pasta With Fresh Tomato Arugula And Mozzarella Recipes

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BALSAMIC-TOSSED PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA



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From Cooking Pleasures magazine. The heat from the pasta helps to melt the cheese and warm the sauce. You can also use a combination of basil and arugula for a tomato caprice taste.

Provided by CookGordon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 large)
2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta (strozzapreti if available)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, arugula, garlic, mozzarella, salt, pepper and oil. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Add vinegar; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 947.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.1

PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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This is a super-simple, quick pasta recipe that tastes best with cherry tomatoes or other sun-ripened tomatoes. It is perfect during the summer months when tomatoes are in season.

Provided by ChristyM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) package arugula, torn
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes. Increase heat, cook, and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove skillet from heat and mix in arugula. Mix in cooked spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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This simple, glorious dish, popular in the southern Italian region of Puglia, is an argument for keeping cherry tomato plants in your garden or on your fire escape. Uncooked tomato sauce is juicy and cool on a summer evening. The recipe asks only that you halve the tomatoes (quarter them if they are particularly large), then combine them with garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil and olive oil. Toss that with cooked pasta, and shower with salty, firm shavings of ricotta salata. Arugula adds wonderful flavor (all the more if you can find peppery wild arugula) and a nutritional punch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if small, quartered if large
1 plump garlic clove, minced or put through a press (more to taste)
Salt to taste (I like to use a very good coarse sea salt or fleur de sel for this)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 cup arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon slivered or chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound fusille, farfalle, or orecchiette
1/4 cup freshly grated ricotta salata or Parmesan (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil, and olive oil in a wide bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until the pasta is firm to the bite. Drain, toss with the tomatoes, sprinkle on the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BALSAMIC TOMATO-BASIL PASTA



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This super tasty recipe came from a co-worker who's wealthy family always made sure to serve this at their fancy summer parties. It is a snap to put together, making it perfect for families who want a meal in a hurry, or the host of party who wants something spectacular that won't keep them in the kitchen instead of with their guests. Either way, you will get the same rave reviews that I have over the years.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb any type pasta, your preference
1 bunch fresh basil
4 -6 garden fresh tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Prep the tomatoes, garlic, etc-- before boiling the pasta.
  • Boil pasta while making the rest of the dish.
  • Saute garlic in olive oil.
  • Add tomatoes and cover, simmering for 7-10 minutes with the balsamic vinegar and seasonings until tomatoes fall apart.
  • Cut basil leaves and toss all ingredients together, including Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve additional Parmesan on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 347.1, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.3

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