Tomatoe Recipes

Hey guys!

So here's 3 tomatoe recipes I think you'll enjoy:

Tangy Spaghetti Sauce for Canning 

-3 medium onions, chopped

-2 cups green bell peppers, chopped

-1 cup banana peppers, chopped

-2 pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms

-4 cloves minced garlic

-16 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped

-3(12oz) cans tomato paste

-1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

-3 tablespoons brown sugar

-1 tablespoon dried oregano

-4 teaspoons canning salt

-2 teaspoons dried basil

-1 teaspoon black pepper

-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

-2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

-1/2 teaspoon cumin

Add all ingredients to stock pot. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Fill clean, sterilized jars within ½” of top. Put on tops and tighten. Process for 35 minutes for quart jars in water bath. Serve over pasta.

http://sherellechristensen.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/recipes-for-canning-tomatoes-stewed-tomatoes-pizza-sauce-spaghetti-sauce-salsa.html

Jen's Fresh and Spicy Salsa 

• 5 tomatoes
• 10 green onions
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt

In a blender or food processor, pulse the tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro to desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl, and mix in the lime juice, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jens-Fresh-and-Spicy-Salsa/Detail.aspx

Pasta Pomodoro

• 1 pack angel hair pasta (16 ounce)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp basalmic vinegar
• 1 can chicken broth ( or 1/2 cup homemade)
• crushed red pepper to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pasta-Pomodoro/Detail.aspx