Well, it is that time of year! Time to get out the checkered table cloth, chips, dip, music, iced tea and, "oh yes" umbrella! The weather has been rainy! Well, bring the picnic indoors and don't despair. Look to the bright side there is less chance you will get those nasty bug bites!!
Ingredients:
2 roasted red peppers - sliced
1 bunch of scallions - chopped
3 cloves of garlic - chopped
3 plum tomatoes - blanched and chopped
½ cup chopped olives
½ cup fresh basil - chopped
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Olive oil
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Place the peppers on a pan in the oven and roast for 20 - 25 minutes. Remove and let cool before slicing.
Bring a small pot of water to a simmer and add the tomatoes. Simmer for a minute or two until the skin gets slightly wrinkled. Remove from the water and let cool before gently removing the skin and chopping.
Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the scallions, garlic and tomatoes. Sauté on low until the scallions are tender. Add the olives, basil and seasonings. Gently simmer while preparing the macaroni.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, grated cheese and dash of extra red pepper flakes.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Two Cottages And Tea says
Hi Catherine,
What a lovely blog you have! I am now following you and am anxious to try some of your yummy recipes! Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend!
Nancy
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Love simple and delicious pastas!!!
Happy fourth of July!
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, very delicious macaroni. Look so appetizing, perfect for the current hot weather.
I love macaroni too but always make soupy type with shredded chicken and vegetables.
God bless and have a wonderful week.
trishie says
So fresh and summery!
Rose says
Delicious and so easy to customize! Perfect for warm weather.
Jill says
Perfect summer meal!
The Mom Chef says
What a gorgeous salad. We're going to have to pull our party inside, unfortunately, but we're still going to have a blast.
Sandee says
What a perfect dish for summer. I could make a meal off this.
Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs. 🙂
Jenna LaFevor says
Super yum! Easy and delish! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Natalie G says
mmmm this looks lovely! A simple but delicious meal 🙂