Fusilli With Fresh Mozzarella Tomatoes Olives Recipes

FUSILLI ALLA CAPRESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.

FUSILLI WITH NO-COOK FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
• Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Season as desired with salt and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
• Drain pasta and return to same pot.
• Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
• Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

PASTA SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Set dressing aside.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add dressing to hot pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally. Add chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan and olives; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

FUSILLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process to a slightly chunky, relatively thick puree.
• To assemble: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta together with the arugula, olives, basil, mozzarella and the vinaigrette. Serve.

FUSILLI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add olives, chopped onion, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes. Mix in red wine vinegar. Add cooked pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and fresh basil and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.

OUR 30+ BEST FRESH MOZZARELLA RECIPES (+HOMEMADE FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS)

Steps:

• Cut the cheese into thin slices.
• Whisk eggs with salt and water.
• Dredge cheese slices in egg and breadcrumbs.
• Do a second coating.
• Cook in hot oil in a deep fryer.

FUSILLI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES & OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain well and let cool slightly.
• Add the pasta to the mozzarella and tomato mix and toss well. Taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Chill for several hours before serving.