Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad

You know those days when you don't feel like cooking? I don't know about you, but sometimes all I want to do is open the fridge and have something magically appear for me to eat. These two recipes aren't quite that magical, but they are fast, easy and delicious.

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients
  • Sliced tomatoes - as many as you think you'll eat
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
Directions:
  • Arrange your tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes start to shrivel up and smell heavenly. You'll know when they're ready :)

  • Enjoy tossed with pasta, as a topping on baked potatoes or homemade pizza, or on a sandwich. They become sweet and caramelized and are just delicious.

And for you carb lovers...
Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad

Ingredients
  • 1 box cooked whole wheat pasta, any variety (penne works well)
  • 1 jar Trader Joe's Artichoke Antipasto (yes, I realize this recipe is limited to those of us with TJ's close by...similar spreads can be found in your local grocery store as well)
  • 1 jar Trader Joe's Red Pepper Spread
  • Dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary...whatever Italian-type spice combo you choose
  • Salt and pepper

Directions:
  • Add your pasta to a large serving bowl.
  • Add as much artichoke and red pepper spread as you like until the pasta is coated and you like the flavor. Repeat with your herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the pasta salad hang out in the fridge and make new friends for a while...then eat! Yum :)
Enjoy!

7 comments:

  1. Awesome! I've never thought of combining the two but I'm saving this for the next time I get home REALLY late and don't want to cook... Thanks!!! Kate @ kateiscooking

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  2. You're welcome! Hope you enjoy :)

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  3. This pasta is right up my alley. I love artichokes, plus it looks so professional. How have you been doing with the 30DSLR? Have you been keeping up with it?

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  4. Haha thanks :) I have been reading 30DSLR and enjoying it - it's definitely challenging me in a good way!

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  5. What a yummy sounding pasta salad! I love artichokes in them.

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  6. Hey! Just found your site and wanted to say hello! Everything looks yummy so far!! Excited to follow!

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