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

Mughal sahib
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This pasta dish is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Kabita Acharya
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I'm not a big cook, but this pasta dish was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Anita Espie
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Ann Bennett
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I followed the recipe but added some grilled chicken and it was delicious! This pasta dish is very versatile.


Hamro Dang
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Op legend Sharma
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.


Max Javed
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Joseph Gabriel
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Qasir Abbas
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!


Bangers alhaji Mohamed
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.


Habib Sikder
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and the ease of preparation.


brendon grant
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This pasta dish was a huge hit with my family! The fresh tomatoes and basil gave it a light and refreshing flavor, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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