Linguine and Exotic Tomatoes Medley
How can such a simple dish like Linguine and Exotic Tomatoes Medley be so delicious, so captivating, so flavorful and healthy too? The answer is easy. It is an Italian Vegetarian Dish! Any other questions?
When I was shopping in the Grocery Store, I found this package of Exotic Tomatoes consisting of a variety of colorful tomatoes, each of its own size and color. Later I found even the taste is varied. I was wondering about how I will cook them. The first thing that came to my mind is Italian Cuisine. And surely it turned out to be winner!
Linguine and Exotic Tomatoes Medley..Yum..Yum
Linguine and Exotic Tomatoes Medley..Beautiful
Linguine and Exotic Tomatoes Medley
Print recipe| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | Italian |
Ingredients
- 1 Package Linguine
- 2 cups Exotic Tomatoes (each cut into two)
- 1 head Garlic (separated, peeled and cut into small pieces)
- 2 Bell Peppers (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 Onions (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian Blend Spice
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dry Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Black Ground Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 quarts Water
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Dry Basil
- 4 Roma Tomatoes
Note
Serving Suggestions:
1) Serve hot with Linguine al dente.
2) You can mix the hot Linguine with the Veggie Medley right in the pan and serve.
Options:
1) If you cannot get the Exotic tomatoes, but you simply must use this recipe (!), just use 4 to 6 Roma Tomatoes. You can't lose either way! I promise.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Prepare the linguine according to package directions. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In the meanwhile, place a deep frying pan on medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of oil. When oil is hot, add onion, bell peppers, garlic and half a teaspoon of salt. Stir fry until the onions are cooked but not mushy. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add the exotic tomatoes, half a teaspoon salt and all the spices. Stir fry until the tomatoes look slightly fried and cooked. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil, if the mixture looks dry. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Serve hot with freshly cooked hot linguine. | |
