SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE
This recipe came to The Times in 2003 from the chef Scott Conant, who was then cooking at his restaurant L'Impero in Manhattan. It is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer's tomatoes, but you can also make it with hothouse offerings and it will be delicious.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes crosswise. Set aside in a bowl.
- Heat 3 ounces olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Since the tomatoes will reduce and the salt will be concentrated, it is better to season initially with a lighter hand.
- Chop the tomatoes with a potato masher until they are in fine chunks and all their liquid is released. Be sure they are chopped and crushed fine, for a semichunky sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes over medium heat.
- While the sauce simmers, heat the water for the pasta. Cook the spaghetti in salted water about half of the way cooked. Drain, reserving some of the water.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente. If the sauce is over-reduced, use the pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.
- At the last moment, remove the pan from the heat; add the extra-virgin olive oil, butter, basil and cheese. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is an orangy color. Taste again and adjust the salt if necessary. Remove to a platter. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL
Categories Nut Pasta Tomato Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Basil Pine Nut Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.
FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS
Make and share this Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta With Toasted Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large pot boil pasta until al dente. Drain.
- In heavy skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add tomatoes and thyme; cook stirring frequently, until tomatoes are hot, yet still retain their shape and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard fresh thyme sprig, if used. Add basil and drained pasta; toss until heated.
- Transfer to serving bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.4
PASTA WITH MARINATED TOMATOES AND SUMMER HERBS
The easiest summer dinner known to man, pasta con salsa crudo, is a one-bowl, infinitely variable riot of seasonal flavors. It can be made with fancy Italian tuna and local heirloom tomatoes for foodies, or with supermarket mozzarella and tomatoes for children, or with excellent olives and extra pine nuts for vegetarians. It puts you in the kitchen for about a half-hour at the tail end of lunchtime. After that, all there is to do is cook the pasta, and serve with or without crusty bread, boiled corn, sliced tomatoes, or a nice, simple green salad.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Up to 4 hours before serving, put tomatoes in a large bowl and sprinkle all over with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes, then drain off liquid.
- Add tuna and its oil, olives or capers, if using. Add herbs and zest. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and stir gently, flaking tuna into pieces. Cover and set aside at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain very well. Combine tomatoes and pasta well, then taste and add more oil, salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if using, and chopped herbs. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 617, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS
Nothing compares with the juiciness of summer tomatoes; try them tossed with aromatic pine nuts in this easy pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, garlic, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain, and return to pot. Add tomato mixture, and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g
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