Tomato And Rosemary Pasta Recipes

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ROSEMARY, AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a big pot for cooking the pasta.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet; add in onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the rosemary and cook for 30 seconds to release its flavor.
• Add in the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste; simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the penne; cook until al dente and then drain.
• Stir the vinegar into the tomato sauce and toss with the penne, mixing well.
• Divide among individual bowls and serve immediately with grated cheese passed at the table.

PASTA WITH ROSEMARY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta until al dente.
• In the meantime, using a saucepan, saute the rosemary and garlic in olive oil over low heat for about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomato puree, and season with salt and pepper.
• (optional.. Sprinkle in hot pepper flakes.) Simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Stir in cream and parmesan until heated through.
• Drain pasta and toss with the sauce.

PASTA WITH BACON, ROSEMARY AND VERY RIPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add rosemary, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste to skillet and cook until garlic is lightly browned but not burned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and let the sauce simmer until pasta is cooked. Season aggressively with more salt and pepper. If it tastes flat, add a few drops of vinegar.
• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, tossing to mix. Sprinkle bacon and herbs over if you are using them. Grate some Parmesan cheese over top.