Best Fusilli With Tomatoes And Mozzarella Recipes

FUSILLI WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
• Add tomatoes, wine and dry seasonings; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add mozzarella; mix lightly. Top with tomato sauce and Parmesan.

FUSILLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process to a slightly chunky, relatively thick puree.
• To assemble: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta together with the arugula, olives, basil, mozzarella and the vinaigrette. Serve.

FUSILLI WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES & OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain well and let cool slightly.
• Add the pasta to the mozzarella and tomato mix and toss well. Taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Chill for several hours before serving.

FUSILLI WITH NO-COOK FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
• Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Season as desired with salt and pepper.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
• Drain pasta and return to same pot.
• Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
• Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
• Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

FUSILLI WITH GRAPE TOMATOES AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Remove grape tomatoes from pouch and cut in half; set aside.
• Saute garlic and cooked sausage in olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is softened. Add salad blend and tomatoes; saute 3 to 4 minutes longer or until salad blend starts to wilt.
• Add cooked pasta and broth; cook, stirring until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.