Pasta Rustica With Smoked Mozzarella Recipes

TORTELLINI RUSTICA WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; increase heat to high and saute until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes.
• Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
• Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano.
• Cook 4 minutes, stirring often.
• Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese.
• Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings.
• That's it!

PASTA RUSTICA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towel; cut or break into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Discard bacon drippings from skillet; add oil. Cook onions in oil over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, parsley, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and reserved bacon; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in olives and oregano; simmer 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt, if desired.
• Drain pasta; toss with sauce and cheese. Transfer to serving plates and serve with additional cheese, if desired.

PASTA RUSTICA

Steps:

• Cook and drain the pasta.
• Brown the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Break the sausage into small pieces and crumble over the onion.
• Brown thoroughly, so no pink remains.
• Add the herbs, pepper flakes, tomatoes, puree, and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes, until thickened.
• Do no not cover.
• Taste and add salt as necessary.
• Mix together the pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and the sauce.
• Spread into a greased casserole dish and top with Parmesan Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.