Fresh Tomato Pasta Toss Recipe

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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.

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Fresh Tomato Pasta Toss Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts One serving (prepared with Parmesan cheese) equals 277 calories, 7 g fat (0 saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Fresh Tomato Pasta Toss in Country August/September 1997, p49

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Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by bethnkent

This is delicious. I make fresh pasta for it & I look forward every year to fresh tomatoes so we can have this.


Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2011 by stevennicole

this is one of my favorite recipes. it's simple and fresh tasting

 
 
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