Creamy Pasta Pomodoro Recipes

PASTA POMODORO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
• Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA POMODORO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp, scallops and 1/4 tsp. crushed pepper; cook 3 min. or until shrimp and scallops are lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add remaining oil and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and remaining crushed pepper; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, bouillon and water; stir. Bring to boil. Add mussels; cover. Cook 4 min. Return shrimp and scallops to skillet; cook, covered, 2 min. or until all the mussels have opened and shrimp and scallops are done and heated through. Discard any unopened mussels. Combine cream cheese spread and milk until smooth.
• Drain spaghetti. Return to pan. Add cream cheese mixture; toss to coat. Stir in seafood mixture and basil. Top with Parmesan.

CREAMY CHICKEN POMODORO

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate.
• Add remaining oil to skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper; cook and stir 30 sec. Add tomatoes and cream cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Return chicken to skillet along with any meat juices; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Sprinkle chicken with cheeses and basil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Serve over drained pasta.

CREAMY PASTA POMODORO

Steps:

• Make the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a small pot over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the tomatoes and their juices, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Make the creamy sauce: Add the marinara to a blender with the cashews, tomato paste, salt, and ¼ cup of water. Blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to use. Before serving, stir in ¼ cup hot pasta cooking water to loosen it up so that it'll nicely coat the pasta.
• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions or until al dente.
• While the pasta cooks, heat generous drizzles of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini, thyme, and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until heated through. Add the spinach and gently toss until wilted. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
• Scoop the pasta into individual bowls, add scoops of the creamy sauce, and toss to coat. Distribute the vegetables among the bowls and top with parsley and or basil. Season to taste and serve.

25 EASY ITALIAN PASTAS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep an Italian pasta dish in 30 minutes or less!

CREAMY POMODORO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in broccoli; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is done. Add Cooking Creme; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Gradually add reserved water to sauce mixture until desired consistency is reached. Add pasta; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan. Serve immediately.