Tomato Recipes: Roasted Tomato Linguine
This roasted tomato linguine is one of our favorite fresh tomato recipes!
Prep: 5min
Total: 35min
Ingredients:
- 4 very thin lemon slices
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups arugula
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup Roasted Tomatoes
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella (torn)
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup fresh basil (or dollops of pesto)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the lemon slices on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown around the edges. Finely mince the lemons and set aside.
- In the bottom of a medium-sized (cold) pot, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water. Scoop the hot pasta into the pot, along with the reserved pasta water, the arugula, and toss. If necessary, gently heat until the arugula wilts and the pasta is warmed through. Add the thyme, tomatoes, lemons, and toss again. Top with the mozzarella, pine nuts, and basil. Gently toss, season to taste and serve.
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FAQ
What can I do with a lot of tomatoes?
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- Cheese Shelled Tacos & Salsa.
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Can you freeze tomatoes for later use?
Tomatoes may be frozen raw or cooked, whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. Tomatoes do not need to be blanched before freezing. Frozen tomatoes are best used in cooked foods such as soups, sauces and stews as they become mushy when they’re thawed.
What is the best way to use fresh tomatoes?
If you have an abundance of tomatoes, you can roast or fry them to use as building blocks for pasta, soup, pizza, or to use as simple sides next to your favorite entrees. Garlic Fried Tomatoes. Ripe red tomatoes, gently fried in extra virgin olive oil and flavored with fresh garlic and a sprinkle of mint.
What can I do with fresh tomatoes to preserve them?
Tomatoes can be preserved by canning, drying, freezing, or pickling. They can also be used in creating fruit spreads like jams, jellies and marmalades. Raw tomatoes or raw tomato products can be kept refrigerated (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit), but will spoil over time due to bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
