Best 9 Tomato Sesame Pasta Toss Recipes

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"Tomato Sesame Pasta Toss" is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the refreshing taste of tomatoes, the nutty flavor of sesame seeds, and the comforting texture of pasta. This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and it's also versatile enough to be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a vegetarian version or want to add some protein, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO PASTA TOSS



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I came up with this end-of-summer pasta toss while trying to figure out how to use up tomatoes from my grandmother's garden. It's quick, easy and tasty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

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

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Capture the pure taste of summer with this pasta. The secret: using raw, fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a refrigerator for the tomato sauce. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 pounds unrefrigerated ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 garlic cloves), plus more if desired
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Finely chop tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic, and mix together with oil (or pulse ingredients, including oil, in a food processor to blend).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and toss it in a serving bowl with the raw sauce. Transfer to 6 shallow bowls, and drizzle with oil. Serve with cheese.

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces campanelle pasta (or other short pasta)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 to 2 hot pickled cherry peppers, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 475 degrees F. Quarter the tomatoes, then scoop the seeds and pulp into a sieve set over a bowl (reserve the tomatoes). Press on the seeds and pulp to extract the juice (you should have about 1/2 cup). Chop the tomatoes and toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Toss the zucchini with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a separate baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until tender and browned in spots, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta as the label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add the cherry peppers; cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, then the reserved tomato juice and 1/2 cup cooking water. Bring to a boil; simmer until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add the pasta, vegetables, basil and parmesan to the skillet; season with salt. Cook, tossing, 1 minute, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.

TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA TOSS



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Make and share this Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLBurnell

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed (hot or mild)
7 cups Baby Spinach (or 1-6 oz package)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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.

PASTA WITH MARINATED TOMATOES



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Sun-dried tomatoes add a smoky flavor to this simple sauce. Garganelli and penne rigate both hold a thick sauce well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound garganelle or penne pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Combine fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well, and while still hot, toss with tomato mixture.
  • Coarsely chop basil, and combine with pasta. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

SESAME PASTA



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Make and share this Sesame Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princessmommie

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons hot pepper oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 -5 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Blend sesame oil, vinegar, hot oil, salt, pepper, soy sauce and sugar. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour over pasta.
  • Toast sesame seeds by placing in a hot skillet and tossing until lightly toasted. Set aside seeds.
  • In same pan used for sesame seeds, heat vegetable oil until smoking. Pour over pasta.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Toss well.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but drain it a minute or two before it's fully cooked. It will continue to cook in the hot sauce.
  • Make sure the sauce is well-seasoned: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot, right out of the pan.

Conclusion:

This tomato sesame pasta toss is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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