We went to Sam's Club this past weekend and I picked up some of these grape tomatoes.
I just love them... they're so sweet and good for using in salads, with pasta, or just for snacking!
I also got a wedge of Asiago cheese, so when I went looking for recipes for the grape tomatoes, I was glad to have found one that also called for Asiago!
The recipe starts by roasting 3 cups grape tomatoes tossed with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
The tomatoes are roasted at 400F for 30 minutes then added to 4 cups of fresh spinach. 
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, but I used Daregal's fresh frozen basil... about 3 tablespoons. Daregal is having a recipe contest using their fresh frozen herbs with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes of $500, $300 and $100!
The cooked pasta is tossed with the tomatoes, basil, spinach and grated Asiago. The heat from the tomatoes and pasta wilts the spinach slightly. This was so delicious! As if the grape tomatoes weren't sweet enough right out of the box, they are just like candy after they've been roasted with the balsamic vinegar. You could add your choice of meat to this dish, if you'd like.
That huge wedge of Asiago will last us for a while and I don't want any of it to go bad, so I cut it up and use my Seal-a-Meal to package the pieces and then put them into the freezer. See how I misspelled Asiago on not one, but all four packages?!
You're going to think I'm really organized after seeing my freezer inventory sheet! LOL Really, I'm not that organized, but the frustration of not knowing what is in the bottom of the freezer aggravates me so much that I started writing down what went into, and out of it. It makes life much simpler! We just pencil in the changes and every so often I'll update it on the computer.
You can find the recipe for the Roasted Grape Tomato, Spinach and Asiago Pasta by clicking right here.
Karen this is such a good recipe. I have roasted the bigger tomatoes but never gave the little guys a fair chance. You are killing me with the frozen herbs, must find! Oh and I can't spel to saive my liphe!
ReplyDeleteGlad youre back and posting.. Recipe looks terrific. I LOVE your organized list. I really should copy your dea, its perfect!! I always forget what I have lurking around..
ReplyDeleteI LOVE roasted grape tomatoes! Just made some tonight again. This recipe is a great combination of flavor, I'll have to try it myself.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to keep a list of what's in the freezer. I really should do that so I actually use what's in there!
What a wonderful pasta dish! It's loaded with goodie-those little tomatoes look yummy!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! Heh, if you are going to misspell, might as well go for gusto. ;)
ReplyDeleteKaren, that organization list is fantastic! Love it! And the recipe looks yummy too (still admiring the list!!)
ReplyDeleteGrape tomatoes are wonderful. We snack on them often. I feel sort of sorry for cherry tomatoes, as they seem to have been shunted off to the sidelines with the advent of the grape tomato, but I guess that's progress :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful pasta preparation! I love the combination of roasted grape tomatoes and spinach.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at asiago and balsamic. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful combination of ingredients. I love the nuttiness of Asiago cheese paired with grape tomatoes. Quick and easy can't be beat.
ReplyDeleteMan, this looks fabulous. I've roasted those little tomatoes in the past. It's a good trick.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back posting. :-)
This pasta is mine all mine. Definitely something I would eat for lunch day after day that Steve wouldn't really want to share. YUM.
ReplyDeleteFunny how you misspelled on all 4 - I would totally do that!!
And I heard of Daregal herbs through Michele at Life, Lightly Salted. Really want to give those a try.
I love roasted tomatoes on pasta - it looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI really need to do an inventory sheet for my freezer - great idea.
You know I love this!
ReplyDeleteI just made my roasted cherry tomato pasta, one of my favorites!
I like your spinach addition.
This looks absolutely delicious! :) I totally love all the ingredients!
ReplyDeleteomg....I need to be more freezer organized!! I am impressed.
ReplyDeleteAnd the dish sounds delicious.
I like pasta dishes. And cheese. And tomatoes. And basil....and....
Wow! I love how organized you are. That's a great system you've got going.
ReplyDeleteI love asiago.
Wow you are organized! I ave no idea whatsoever what's lurking at the back of my freezer, there's probably food that's older than me down there!
ReplyDeleteKaren, Your organization puts me to shame!! But on a side note, don't you just love Costco??
ReplyDeleteOK - I am so impressed! I need to do a pantry and freezer inventory like you did.
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks fantastic!
I buy my tomatoes and lettuce at Costco - much more flavorful and better-priced than at the regular store. I've read about Daregal on quite a few posts recently so I really need to check it out. And I'm awed by your organized freezer! I wish I were so efficient.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good Karen! I'm putting it on the "to make" list for sure.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your organizational skills ~ no more freezer diving through the mystery packages. :)
Woah - if that isn't organized..I don't know what is. Very smart to package your cheese up like that. I've had to throw away some cheese lately (the stuff you buy for one particular recipe). I might have to steal this idea from you.
ReplyDeleteI also really like the roasted cherry tomatoes!