CANNING CHERRY TOMATOES (Conservare i pomodorini)

The most classic way to preserve cherry tomatoes is to make a tomato puree by boiling the tomatoes.  And making a fresh cherry tomato sauce is an explosion of authentic flavors, perfect for enhancing many dishes.

Procedure:

Simply wash and cut the tomatoes in half. 

Place them in a pot, add some salt and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

Then place the tomatoes in a food mill and rotate to remove skin.

Place the puree in a jar and add few basil leaves.

Cap the jar and boil for 20 minutes.

Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

What better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than with a very fresh plate of pasta with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella? A quick and light dish, perfect for dinner in the hottest season.

• 1/2 lb. pasta
• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• Small chopped onion
• 2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• salt
• pepper
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Few leaves of fresh basil

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and cut the mozzarella into cubes.  Wash the basil and chop it.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onion until tender.  Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and basil.

Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce.  Cook for a few minutes, in order to mix the mixture.

Serve immediately and enjoy!