TOMATO CUPS WITH PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-10847
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package. Drain and cool slightly. Rinse the kale and remove the thick stems. If using spinach, wash thoroughly and pull off stems. Slice into 2-inch ribbons. Remove the heavy stems from the basil and reserve 10 small leaves for garnish. Roughly chop the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl of a food processor with the kale or spinach, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until roughly chopped. While the motor is running, pour the oil slowly through the feed tube until the mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper and pulse twice to combine. Reserve ½ cup of the pesto for the recipe. The remainder can be reserved to use on pasta, sandwiches or as a salad dressing for tomatoes and avocados. Slice off approximately ¼ of an inch from the top of each tomato (stem side). Reserve. Scoop out the tomato guts and reserve for another recipe, like a tomato sauce or our Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup and Strawberry-Tomato Salsa recipes. Cut the flesh of the tomato tops into small cubes. Drain the feta and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Mix pesto with the pasta and grated squash. Gently fold in the olives, feta, and cubed tomato. Taste for seasoning. Scoop the pasta salad into the tomato cups. Serve garnished with a small basil leaf. * Chef's note: Lacinato Kale, otherwise known as Dinosaur Kale, is beloved for its earthy flavor. It is slightly sweeter and more delicate than Curly Kale.
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Choudhary Dawood
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to impress your guests with a unique and delicious dish.
Afifa Cutee
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The tomato cups were beautiful and the pasta salad was delicious.
Basit Lawal
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The tomato cups were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
doon sab
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique presentation and the pasta salad was very flavorful.
Joseph Arthur Brown
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new pasta salad recipe.
Miguel carps
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this recipe. The tomatoes were roasted until they were caramelized and sweet. I also liked the addition of the mozzarella cheese.
Shaneez Dzvingwe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out perfectly. The tomatoes were roasted to perfection and the dressing was flavorful.
Abigail Wentzell
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover pasta. This recipe was a great way to do that. The tomato cups were a nice change from the usual pasta salad.
Ashton Rogers
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tomato cups and the pasta salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
India Blair
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The tomato cups were a fun and unique way to serve pasta salad. I also loved the combination of flavors - the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella were perfect together.