Fire-Roasted Tomatoes with Gemelli Pasta

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Fire-Roasted Tomatoes with Gemelli Pasta
Yield: Makes 4 (1-1/2-cup) servings
Ingredients:
4
pounds plum tomatoes

12
ounces uncooked gemelli, penne, or fusilli pasta

1
shallot, sliced

1/2
to 1 jalapeño pepper,* seeded and coarsely chopped

1
clove garlic, sliced

20
large fresh basil leaves

1
tablespoon olive oil

3/4
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon black pepper

2
ounces reduced-fat goat cheese or 1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese



 
Preparation:
1.
Prepare barbecue grill for direct cooking.

2.
Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Grill tomatoes, skin-side down, over hot coals about 5 minutes or until skin is blackened and tomatoes are very tender. When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins.

3.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

4.
Combine shallot, jalapeño pepper and garlic in food processor; process until finely chopped. Add tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and black pepper; process until well blended. Return pasta to saucepan; pour sauce over pasta. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.

5.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.


Note Tomatoes can be broiled rather than grilled. Preheat broiler; prepare tomatoes as directed in step 2. Place tomatoes, cut side down, on broiler pan. Broil tomatoes 5 minutes or until skin is blackened and tomatoes are very tender.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Fiber 6 g
Carbohydrate 75 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 15 %
Calories 417
Protein 14 g
Sodium 526 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1-1/2
Vegetable 3
Starch 4


This recipe appears in: Pasta

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