Conchiglie with Tomato & Basil
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Serving Size:

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ripe vine tomatoes, peeled, seeded & coarsely diced

8-10 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1/4 cups fresh basil, coarse chopped + leaves for garnish

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

8 oz medium-size shell pasta

Imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to sprinkle

Ingredients

3 lbs ripe vine tomatoes

16-18 cloves garlic, finely sliced

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1/2 cups fresh basil, coarse chopped + leaves for garnish

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 lb medium-size shell pasta

Imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to sprinkle

Ingredients

4 1/2 lbs ripe vine tomatoes

24-26 garlic cloves, finely sliced

3/4 cup red onion, chopped

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 Tbsp unsalted butter

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

3/4 cups fresh basil, coarse chopped + leaves for garnish

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 lbs medium-size shell pasta

Imported Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to sprinkle

Procedures

  1. HEAT olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add sliced garlic and onions. Saute over low heat until onions and garlic turn a light golden brown. Add diced tomatoes and cook together with garlic and onions for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped basil and stir.
  2. COOK pasta according to package directions and drain.
  3. SERVE pasta in a soup plate or bowl and top with tomato mixture and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and shredded mozzarella.