[CH] Tonight's Dinner - Pasta w/Grilled Tomato-Basil Sauce

RisaG (radiorlg@home.com)
Fri, 24 Aug 2001 20:19:50 -0400 

This was tonight's dinner. It was really good. Very simple and yummy. I used
fresh chiles instead of the red pepper flakes that were asked for. This was
really good.

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Pasta with Grilled Tomato-Basil Sauce (GFG)

Recipe By     : Adapted from The Thrill of the Grill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chiles                           Grilling
                Onions                           Pasta
                Tomatoes                         Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12                    ripe tomatoes -- stemmed & halved
   3                    yellow onions -- peeled & halved
  12      oz            pasta (to 16 oz) -- I used farfalle
     1/2  cup           fresh basil -- julienne
   4      tbsp          extra-virgin olive oil
   1      tbsp          garlic -- thinly sliced
   1      cup           Parmesan cheese -- grated
                        Risa's toppings:
   2                    fresh chiles -- chopped
                        Parmesan cheese -- for sprinkling

Preheat George Foreman Grill. When hot, place thickly sliced tomatoes and
onions on. Spray tops with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Close top and cook for about 5-7 minutes until you get the grill marks and
they soften a bit.
Remove and chop coarsely. Add garlic, basil, and olive oil. Mix well.

Before grilling the veggies, start a big pot of water and put it on to a
boil. When boiling, add salt and the pasta. Cook according to manufacturer
directions (Farfalle takes about 12 minutes according to Ronzoni). When
done, drain and place pasta in big serving bowl.

To serve: Place sauce in big serving bowl and mix well. Top with more
parmesan cheese and hot chiles, if you wish.*

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NOTES : In the book it says to make this as an appetizer. I made it for
dinner. It was delicious.

Risa's cooking notes:

* Original recipe calls for hot pepper flakes. I have so many chiles in the
patch that I used chopped fresh chiles. Cook with what you have and what is
best.

Original recipe says to grill vegetables on outdoor grill for 8-10 minutes
until nicely browned. This is over medium heat.

GFG means George Foreman Grill (for those who have one and want to separate
their recipes into folders).

RisaG
MK Independent Beauty Consultant
mailto: radiorlg@home.com

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