Best Tomato Spiral Pasta Toss Recipes

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FRESH TOMATO PASTA TOSS



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My parents went on vacation last year just as their tomato crop - and mine - was ready to harvest. After freezing as many tomatoes as I could possibly want or use, I had to come up with new ideas for using tomatoes. My husband loved this creation! It really is a great way to use tomatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

  • To remove peels from tomatoes, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately plunge in ice water. Peel skins with a sharp paring knife and discard. Chop pulp; set aside. , Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute or until tender. Add the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and reserved tomato pulp. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add cream; heat through. , Drain pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour tomato sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO BASIL PASTA



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This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!

Provided by ANGELA DAWN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced tomatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
10 ounces fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

FRESH TOMATO PASTA



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This is an extremely simple pasta recipe that I love to make when I don't really feel like cooking! I use rigatoni, but you can use whatever pasta you prefer. This is especially delicious with tomatoes fresh from your garden. Serve with garlic bread and a simple lettuce salad with Italian dressing.

Provided by Langu

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta
1 clove garlic
1 medium tomato
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.
  • Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.
  • Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 82.2 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

TOMATO SPIRAL TOSS



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Make and share this Tomato Spiral Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta
2 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Combine tomatoes and basil in a serving bowl and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta and add to tomato mixture.
  • Drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA TOSS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • 1. COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • 2. MEANWHILE, cook sausage in deep large skillet on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Drain; return sausage to skillet.
  • 4. Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • 5. DRAIN pasta; return to pan.
  • 6. Add sausage mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.
  • Substitute
  • Substitute ground beef or turkey for the Italian sausage.
  • Substitute
  • Prepare using penne pasta.
  • Substitute
  • Prepare using regular KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese.
  • Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 240
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total fat: 10 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 24 g
  • Dietary fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 14 g

TOMATO SPIRAL PASTA TOSS



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Categories     Pasta     Side

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces spiral pasta
2 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
1 TBSP basil
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
2 TBSP vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Cook spiral pasta according to package directions. Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Combine tomatoes, and basil in a serving bowl. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat.

TOMATO SPINACH SPIRALS



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A great side dish or meatless main course, this pasta pleaser comes together in a snap. "It is tasty, quick and easy," says Janet Montano of Temecula, California. And at just 69¢ a serving, it's affordable as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add the spinach, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS



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Pasta is tossed with white beans, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a garlic infused olive oil. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce and any leftover garlic olive oil. This isn't a hot pasta dish so it's perfect for summer.

Provided by elsaw

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 (15 ounce) can seasoned small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, or amount to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cooked drained spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded carrot
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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