Pasta Margherita Recipes

PASTA MARGHERITA (BASIL,TOMATO, MOZZARELLA CHEESE)

Steps:

• Gather all ingredients: Large pot for pasta Large skillet for margherita sauce Potato Masher
• Julienne the basil and set aside
• Rinse tomatoes
• In skillet, over medium / medium high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add tomatoes and cook until they're slightly soft Meanwhile, start the pasta and cook to just under al dente
• With potato masher, slight smoosh the tomatoes
• Add in garlic and white wine. Boil for several minutes to burn off alcohol.
• Add in basil
• Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat
• Strain the mozzarella balls and add to the pasta. Toss together to coat pasta.

PASTA MARGHERITA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in large bowl.
• While pasta cooks, combine basil, garlic, onions, and tomatoes in food processor. Pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Add Parmesan to pasta, stirring until cheese melts.
• Stir in tomato mixture, olive oil, salt, pepper. Toss gently to coat pasta. Top with diced mozzarella.

MARGHERITA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic, cook and stir 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper; cook and stir another 3 minutes.
• Add pasta to skillet and toss well.
• Add chicken broth and stir. Toss with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA MARGHERITA WITH FIORE DI CERVIA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the sel gris and stir to dissolve. Add the pasta, stir to separate the noodles, and allow the water to return to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the water boils gently and boil until the noodles are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, remove the stem scar from the tomatoes with a small knife. Cut the tomatoes into thin slices, the slices into strips, and the strips into a fine dice. Combine the tomatoes and garlic in a pasta serving bowl.
• When the pasta is done, drain it and shake off most of the water. Don't worry if it is still a little wet. Toss the pasta with the tomatoes, basil, and oil. Serve, then finish with the remaining salt over the top and toss. Top with freshly grated cheese, if desired.