Best 5 Mezzi Rigatoni With Tomatoes Scallops And Arugula Recipes

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH YELLOW TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and garlic in a large wide pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, swirling the garlic in the oil, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and season with a big pinch of salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook, mashing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon or potato masher, until softened and saucy, about 3 minutes. (If the pot seems dry, reduce the heat to medium and add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.) Remove from the heat.
• Add the basil, pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Stir well and toss to coat, gradually adding the remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Season with salt. Divide the pasta among bowls; top with cheese.

CAMPANELLE WITH CORN, TOMATOES AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a separate large pot over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until bursting, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta, 1/2 cup reserved cooking water and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot with the tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until coated, adding more cooking water if needed; season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese. Working in two batches, add the arugula and stir until lightly wilted.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY SAUSAGE-TOMATO SAUCE, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain drippings from pot. Add wine, diced tomatoes with juice, and crushed tomatoes; increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
• Stir pasta, arugula, basil, and oregano into tomato sauce. Simmer until arugula wilts, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY SAUSAGE-TOMATO SAUCE, ARUGULA AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
• Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Drain drippings from pot.
• Add wine, diced tomatoes with juice, and crushed tomatoes. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Can be made one day ahead up to this point: Cool and refrigerate, then reheat over medium heat before continuing.
• Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
• Stir pasta, arugula, basil and oregano into tomato sauce. Simmer until the arugula wilts, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to serving bowl or dinner plates and sprinkle with parmesan.

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, GARLIC, GRAPE TOMATOES, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt generously. Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic to a small bowl; set aside
• Add scallops to pan (if using sea scallops, cut in half); saute until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to split, 2 to 3 minutes; crush a few with the back of the spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta, parsley, reserved cooking water, and butter; toss to combine. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately; garnish with reserved garlic and parsley.