Linguine with Tuna and Tomatoes

Linguine with Tuna and Tomatoes

Portions:4
Total time 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz uncooked linguine
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 oz
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered, or coarsely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can 12 oz water-packed white tuna, drained, flaked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the feta cheese for garnish.
  • Add remaining feta cheese and remaining ingredients to linguine; toss to mix.
  • Sprinkle with reserved feta cheese.
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Zucchini Noodles with Marinara

Zucchini Noodles with Marinara

Portions:4
Total time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 large fresh basil sprigs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lb medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese if desired

Instructions

  • In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic and basil sprigs (do not remove stems), pushing basil sprigs into mixture.
  • Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until basil starts to darken in color.
  • Add salt and pepper; remove from heat.
  • Remove basil sprigs by their stems with a fork.
  • While sauce is cooking, make zucchini noodles.
  • Using vegetable peeler, pull peeler down side of zucchini, making long strips.
  • Stop when getting to the seedy core.
  • Repeat with other sides of zucchini, until only seedy core is left.
  • Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  • Discard cores.
  • Divide zucchini noodles among 4 serving bowls.
  • Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

This is a great recipe to use when zucchini is in season and abundantly available. Zucchini noodles are delicious with just olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper if you do not have time to make the marinara sauce.
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Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne

Fresh Tomato and Garlic Penne

Portions:2
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • cups uncooked penne pasta 4 oz
  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lb plum Roma tomatoes (6 medium), coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook garlic in oil 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are soft and sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Stir in basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Serve sauce over pasta.
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Cheesy Margherita Pizza

Cheesy Margherita Pizza

Portions:6
Total time 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated seamless dough sheet
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • cups shredded Italian cheese blend 6 oz
  • 3 medium plum Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons julienne-cut fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Separate or cut dough into 2 long rectangles (if using crescent rolls, press perforations to seal).
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into 12×8-inch rectangle.
  • Brush with oil.
  • Top with cheese and tomatoes.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with basil.
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Course Cheese / Main Dish / Pizza
Cuisine European / Italian
Diets Vegetarian

BLTs with Pimiento Cheese

BLTs with Pimiento Cheese

Portions:4
Total time 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup reduced-fat pimiento cheese spread
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread
  • 8 slices reduced-fat bacon crisply cooked
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 12 slices tomato ¼ inch thick
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Spread 1 tablespoon pimiento cheese over 1 side of each bread slice.
  • On each of 4 bread slices, layer 2 bacon slices, 1 lettuce leaf and 3 tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
  • Cut sandwiches in half; secure with toothpick, if desired.
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Course Bread / Cheese / Main Dish
Diets Vegetarian

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

Portions:4
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb tomatoes about 4 to 5 medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped (1 cup)
  • cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • teaspoon ground red pepper cayenne
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • In large saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling.
  • With sharp knife, cut shallow X in bottom of each tomato.
  • Add to boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time, for 10 seconds.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove tomatoes from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold.
  • Drain.
  • Peel and chop tomatoes.
  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, salt, nutmeg and red pepper.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
  • Stir in whipping cream.
  • In blender or food processor, place 2½ cups tomato mixture.
  • Cover; blend on medium speed 30 seconds or until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into large bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining tomato mixture.
  • Return pureed mixture to saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot.
  • Top each serving with basil.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

For the best flavor, use fully ripe, juicy tomatoes in this soup.
Use a kitchen scissors to cut fresh basil quickly and easily.
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Course Main Dish / Soup

Black-Eyed Pea, Tomato and Corn Salad

Black-Eyed Pea, Tomato and Corn Salad

Portions:6
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can 11 oz extra-sweet whole kernel corn, drained, rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped (1 cup)
  • cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Instructions

  • In large bowl, beat lime juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Add peas, corn, tomatoes and onion; toss gently to combine.
  • Divide among 6 serving plates; top with cilantro and cheese.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

For intense spice flavor, toast whole coriander and cumin in a skillet 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant, then grind in a clean coffee grinder.
Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad, and serve within 3 days.
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Course Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Portions:24
Total time 2 hours 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb plum Roma tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium)
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup olive or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups)
  • 1 package 1 lb rotini pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • In large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta and tomato mixture until well combined.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of salad.
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Course Pasta / Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian

Cherry Tomato–Brussels Sprouts Salad

Cherry Tomato–Brussels Sprouts Salad

Portions:4
Total time 3 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 box 10 oz frozen Brussels sprouts
  • cup fat-free Italian dressing
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • Cook and drain Brussels sprouts as directed on box.
  • Pour dressing over hot Brussels sprouts, turning each until well coated.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Add tomatoes to Brussels sprouts; toss.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves
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Course Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegan

Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad

Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 small plum Roma tomatoes, chopped (⅔ cup)
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free balsamic vinaigrette
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Instructions

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling over high heat.
  • Add broccoli; cook 10 to 20 seconds or until broccoli is bright green.
  • Drain broccoli; rinse in cold water until cool.
  • In small serving bowl, stir broccoli and remaining ingredients.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Cooking the broccoli for a very short time is called blanching. It brings out the bright green color of the broccoli and softens it just a bit.
Chopped red onion and diced red bell pepper would be nice additions to this salad, too.
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Course Cheese / Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian