Tomato Sesame Pasta Toss Recipes

FRESH TOMATO PASTA TOSS

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.

TOMATO PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a bowl, combine the tomato, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Drain pasta and add to tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA TOSS

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 & SPINACH PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• cook past as directed.
• Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet.
• Cook on med-high until cooked through, stirring occasionally, drain.
• Add spinach, and tomatoes.
• Cook for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
• Add meat mixture, then top with cheeses, mix lightly.