Blackened Fresh Tomato Southwestern Pasta Recipe

Blackened Fresh Tomato Southwestern Pasta Recipe

  • 4 Roma tomatoes, roasted under broiler until blackened
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 dried chipotle chiles, reconstituted, and minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried, ground, or crushed Mexican oregano
  • 1 4-ounce can chopped green chile, drained
  • 10 to 12 ounces dry pasta, any variety
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta. Peel and dice the tomatoes; set aside.
  2. In a heavy, seasoned skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the onion, not stirring for a minute or two, until the edges brown a bit, then stir and add the tomatoes. Add the garlic, chiles, and oregano. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the tomato mixture. Stir together and serve.