SWEET AND CHEESY HEIRLOOM TOMATO PASTA

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A delicious recipe, this vegetarian dish features fresh ingredients from your local farmers market. Serve hot as an entree or refrigerate and serve cold as a side dish.

Provided by chatongris

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h9m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 garlic scape, minced
3 large heirloom tomatoes, stemmed
1 sweet pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped broccoli
3 baby bella mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
8 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash ground cinnamon
salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) package soy chicken strips (such as Morningstar Farms®)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add red onion, garlic, and garlic scape; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Squeeze tomatoes into the pot. Add sweet pepper, broccoli, and baby bella mushrooms. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir tomato paste, white sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and salt into the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until broccoli is tender. Add chicken strips; simmer sauce for 20 minutes.
  • Stir rigatoni into sauce. Mix in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.1 calories, Carbohydrate 111.2 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 48.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1342.4 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

FIYORI FIKADU BEKELE
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This dish is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


nwajiri junior
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I'm not the best cook, but even I was able to make this dish. It's so simple and straightforward.


Sanjaya Thotagamuwa
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a great option for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Faith Danii
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I'm not a huge fan of heirloom tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sweetness of the tomatoes was perfectly complemented by the salty cheese.


Bikky Patel
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The combination of tomatoes, cheese, and basil is always a winner. This pasta dish is no exception.


Uncomfortable Kid
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.


GM ABDUL NUR
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato-based pasta sauces, but this one is an exception. The sweetness of the tomatoes really balances out the acidity.


Felix Wisdom
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This pasta dish is a summer staple in our household! It's light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mena Mena khatun
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the heirloom tomatoes.


Ricky Toregreson
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This dish is a great way to showcase the flavors of heirloom tomatoes. The combination of sweet and savory is divine.


Spencer Oliver
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was flavorful. Topped it off with fresh basil and it was perfect.


Brakkies The Jack Russell
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This pasta dish is a delightful explosion of flavors! The sweetness from the heirloom tomatoes and the cheesiness from the mozzarella and Parmesan blend perfectly. It's a simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests.