8 gemelli roasted tomatoes Recipes

salt, macaroni (any short pasta) or 1 lb ziti pasta, rigate (any short pasta) or 1 lb gemelli pasta (any short pasta), extra virgin olive oil (evoo), lean bacon, chopped, ground meat (a mixture of beef, pork and veal), garlic cloves, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, smoked sweet paprika, fresh ground pepper, jarred roasted red peppers, drained, tomato paste, beef broth, sour cream, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (a generous handful), fresh dill, chopped (a generous handful)

boneless chicken breasts, grilled or roasted and diced, curly-que shaped noodles (i like gemelli), marinated artichoke hearts, avocado, pitted, capers, drained, roma tomatoes, scallions, fresh basil dressing, fresh basil, good olive oil, red wine vinegar, juice of 1 lemon, garlic clove, crushed, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper (optional), black pepper, salt to taste

fennel bulbs (about 2 1/4 lb), olive oil, divided, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, uncooked gemelli (short tube-shaped pasta), crumbled feta cheese, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, grated fresh lemon rind

salt, whole wheat penne rigate or 1 lb gemelli pasta, extra virgin olive oil (evoo), red onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, grated, crushed red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, black pepper, grated pecorino romano cheese, arugula, coarsely chopped

mediterranean chicken and pasta with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, quartered with scissors, kalamata olives, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized chunks, rosemary-infused white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, chopped fine, roasted garlic, mashed, dried oregano or 1-2 tsp fresh oregano, coarsely cracked black pepper, green or red bell pepper, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh grated parmesan or asiago cheese, green onions, chopped, uncooked hearty pasta , like a gemelli or a penne

fingerling potatoes or 12 oz small red potatoes, salt, fresh green beans , cut the same length as the pasta, asparagus , cut the same length as the pasta, gemelli pasta, cooked and rinsed, homemade pesto sauce, kidney beans or 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, red bell pepper , roasted, seeded and membrane removed, golden grape tomatoes, cut in half, fresh ground black pepper, fresh italian parsley, for garnish