Pesto Burger Recipe

My Pesto Burger Recipe is bursting with the classic flavor combination of basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese all atop a juicy grilled burger. Oh my yumminess! It is so good, y'all!

Homemade Tomato Salsa Recipe

Homemade Tomato Salsa is about as simple to make as it gets and uses all fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

Double Tomato Bruschetta

Double Tomato Bruschetta - I have teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you an Easy Valentine's Day Dinner. We have created an easy-to-make, four course meal so you can enjoy a delicious, romantic evening at home without a lot of fuss!

For starters we have Double Tomato Bruschetta. Bruschetta is an antipasto that is very easy to make and super delicious to eat!! Antipasto simply means 'before the meal'. My Double Tomato Bruschetta makes a perfect beginning to our Easy Valentine's Day Dinner.

You can prepare the topping early in the day or even the day ahead! Toss it all in a bowl, cover it, and pop it in the fridge until ready to use! It really doesn't get much easier than that! This stuff is very flavorful with all of the fresh ingredients. It is addicting, so be careful you don't fill up! You have 3 more courses to enjoy!!

Salad Stuffed Shells

By Life Tastes Good
Published 12/16/2012

At a recent gathering where I served all Italian appetizers, these salad stuffed shells made for a healthy vege choice among all of the unhealthy cheese laden food. I was a little hesitant to make this recipe, but I am so glad I did! It is a fun and delicious way to serve salad. It is so versatile too! You can put anything in there you like. The hubs already suggested other ideas - he especially wants a tuna salad stuffed shell. I served these on Deviled Egg Trays for a nice presentation and to keep them from rolling around ;o)

Ingredients

• 1 box jumbo pasta shells
• 1/2 pound sliced Genoa salami
• 1 bag chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped Roma (plum) tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/3 cup Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing

Instructions

1. I made the shells the day before as directed on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. Separate shells and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Combine 1/2 pound sliced salami, 1 bag chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup chopped roma tomatoes, and 3/4 cup chopped cucumber in a large bowl. Pour 1/3 cup Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stuff pasta shells with lettuce mixture and serve. You can also make these up and refrigerate up to 2 hours. I wouldn't refrigerate much longer than that as the lettuce will wilt. If you put on some gloves and use your hands to stuff these, it is much easier and quicker than trying to spoon the salad into the shell.

Yield: Serves 8
Prep Time: 20 mins.

Cook time: 10 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.

Recipe inspired by allrecipes.com Salad Stuffed Shells

For another delicious salad try this Antipasti Chopped Salad by The Kitchen Chopper

Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup - This is the tomato soup recipe of my dreams! Yes, I dream about delicious tomato basil soup!

Another yummy al fresco All Natural Sausage recipe.  As with all the other recipes we have tried, this one is easy and economical.  I used a red wine I had on hand, and spent under $10 for the remaining ingredients.

I added sliced mushrooms to the recipe because I love them <<smile>>

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce Over Linguine

By Life Tastes Good
Published 04/24/2012

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package al fresco All Natural Pre-Cooked Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage, sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, with juices
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/2 pound uncooked linguine
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• Fresh oregano leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Begin cooking linguine in boiling salted water according to package directions. Cook until al dente. Drain.
2. While linguine is cooking, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onions and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Saute for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 3/4 cup dry red wine, 1 can diced tomatoes, sliced sausage, 1 teaspoon fresh oregano and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Boil until reduced a bit. I recommend doing this to taste. When it tastes right to you then you can reduce the heat and add 1/2 cup cream and cook for one minute.
3. Portion cooked linguine onto 4 warm plates or pasta bowls. Spoon sausage/sauce over pasta. Sprinkle each with Parmesan and garnish with fresh oregano if desired.

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins.

Cook time: 15 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.

Tags: Italian, Sausage, Chicken, Cream Sauce, Tomato, Pasta, allrecipes.com, al fresco chicken sausage

recipe inspired by allrecipes.com Grilled Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce over Linguini