Grape Paste Recipes

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

BAKED FETA PASTA WITH TOMATOES (TIKTOK VIRAL!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Pour in 2 pints of cherry tomatoes into casserole dish.
• Place feta cheese block in center of tomatoes.
• Sprinkle tomatoes and cheese with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper.
• Drizzle olive oil around dish, approximately 1/3rd cup, going over tomatoes and cheese. Its fine to use a little more or a little less.
• OPTIONALLY add 1/3rd cup fresh basil leaves - please read article about adding basil leaves prior to baking.
• Place in oven on 400 for 30 minutes.
• Move on to boiling pasta al dente according to box. I recommend Cavatappi, however other pastas can be used.
• Carefully remove dish after 30 minutes. Tomatoes should be popped and cooked, cheese should be hot.
• Throw in chopped garlic. Add in freshly chopped basil leaves, about 1/4th-1/3rd cup, and mix.
• Pour in half of the cooked pasta into dish and stir, combining cheese, tomatoes and pasta.
• Stir in second portion of pasta and continue mixing.
• Serve while warm.

ROTINI WITH LEMON, GRAPE TOMATOES, BASIL AND RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the tomatoes, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, Ricotta Salata cheese, salt and pepper. Let sit while the flavors meld.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook the rotini, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. You will want the pasta al dente because it needs to soak up some of the tomato and lemon. Reserve 1/2 cup of the water before draining the pasta
• Place the hot pasta on top of the tomatoes and other ingredients. Toss to combine, adding the pasta water if you feel the pasta is too dry. I find that there is usually enough juice in the bottom that the additional water is unnecessary.
• Serve. If you have any pasta left over, refrigerate and it is also good cold.

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GRAPE PASTE

Steps:

• Pick the grapes from the stem and wash well.
• Place them into a pot and just cover with water.
• Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the grapes are soft.
• Strain off the water and pass the grapes through a good mill or force through a sieve.
• Throw away the skins and any seeds and weight the resulting pulp.
• Place the pulp into a heavy-based pan with the required quantity of sugar.
• Cook until the pulp becomes very thick and is difficult to stir.
• If the fruit begins to stick and burn, remove it from the pot straight away and continue in a clean pot.
• Brush a biscuit tin with the grape seed oil then pour in the paste.
• Allow to set, and wrap in plastic.
• It is best kept in the fridge although in cooler climates may be stored in a pantry.
• It is tastiest after one month as flavour matures.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND RED GRAPES

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water to boil. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring and breaking up, until well browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel. Add oil to skillet; return to medium heat. Cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add grapes, broth and pepper flakes; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until grapes soften or burst and liquid thickens, about 10 minutes. Return sausage to skillet and stir; turn off heat. When water boils, add remaining 1 tablespoon salt and pasta; cook as directed on package. Drain pasta, add to skillet, and turn on heat to high. Cook, stirring, until sausage is hot and pasta is coated with sauce, 30 to 60 seconds. Divide pasta among 4 bowls; sprinkle each with Parmesan and parsley before serving.