PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO & FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD
A great non mayo pasta salad that's a little more posh than the norm. Especially nice if you are a fan of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Provided by kleigh83
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 21m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients.
- Process until sun dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
- Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
- Add one teaspoon of salt and pasta to boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook until pasta is tender (about 11 min.) and drain well.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add dressing to hot pasta and toss to coat.
- Let cool, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella,basil, Parmesan, and olives.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.2, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 401.9, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17.1
PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender with the edges crispy, 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Toss the hot pasta with the roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir in the mozzarella, parsley and as much remaining pasta water as needed to make a light sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO & PASTA CASSEROLE
Adding sun-dried tomatoes boosts the flavor of ready-made spaghetti sauce in this über-cheesy pasta casserole with Parmesan and mozzarella.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; return to pan.
- Add pasta sauce, Parmesan and tomatoes; mix lightly. Spoon into a 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella; cover.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
PASTA SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Set dressing aside.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add dressing to hot pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally. Add chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan and olives; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
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