Fire and Ice Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Rating: 4.43 stars
37 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 20
  • 4 star values: 15
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

A wonderful combination of flavors to excite even the most discerning of palates! A spicy tomato sauce served at room temperature over hot pasta and topped with feta cheese. Goat cheese also goes well with this sauce.

By Patti Rotman

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Recipe Summary

prep:
30 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
3 hrs
total:
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
7
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

7
Original recipe yields 7 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, olives, basil, tomatoes, chives, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Marinate for 3 hours.

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  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.

  • Pour sauce over hot pasta, and toss lightly. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
955 calories; protein 17.5g; carbohydrates 66.2g; fat 71.9g; cholesterol 28.8mg; sodium 956.7mg. Full Nutrition
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Judy in Delaware
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Rating: 4 stars
08/20/2003
Following everyone else I decreased the oil to 3/4 cup. This was WONDERFUL! We enjoyed it so much and the leftovers were even better. Not only is it good on pasta but it's great on Italian bread pita even crackers. A very versatile recipe. Read More
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Cheri
Rating: 1 stars
08/29/2002
Too oily. Couldn't even eat it. Read More
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37 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 20
  • 4 star values: 15
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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Judy in Delaware
Allstar
Rating: 4 stars
08/20/2003
Following everyone else I decreased the oil to 3/4 cup. This was WONDERFUL! We enjoyed it so much and the leftovers were even better. Not only is it good on pasta but it's great on Italian bread pita even crackers. A very versatile recipe. Read More
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Raquel Teixeira
Rating: 4 stars
03/11/2014
This was fabulous. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because I find the amount of oil in this recipe to be over the top. To each his/her own but to those looking to lower the fat and calories - I made a 4-5 serving of this with only 1/4 cup and it is still amazing.:) Thanks for a great recipe! Read More
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Christina
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Rating: 5 stars
07/29/2010
LOVED LOVED LOVED this! I used mini penne because that's what the little guy chose reduced the olive oil to 1/2 cup per other reviews which was perfect for us and used 3 LARGE tomatoes (not sure of the weight but I know it wasn't 5-1/2 pounds). The flavors of this were outstanding! As soon as hubby took a bite he said 'Oh this is a definate 5 stars'! He also said that he will be asking for this often and that's fine with me because it's simple to make and FANTASTIC YUM! IMO the feta is a MUST! Thanks for sharing.:) Read More
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Anna Banana
Rating: 5 stars
06/04/2007
This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my sister in law and she commented how she felt like she had just ordered this meal from a gourmet restaurant! She wanted the recipe of course! I used 1/2 cup of oil but I think next time I will use 3/4 cup. I think it could have used more red pepper flakes too so next time I will add 1 1/2 tsp. I DID NOT USE BLACK OLIVES. They have no flavor. Instead I used pitted kalamata olives and they were wonderful! Don't skip the feta it's another wonderful flavor that will give you that gourmet taste. You will love it! Read More
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LAJOKA
Rating: 5 stars
03/25/2003
I made this recipe for my fiance and he loved it so much that he requests it weekly! We also served it to a potluck of 14 guests and every one of them wanted the recipe. I also cut the amount of olive oil and I added extra hot pepper and sun dried tomatos. And it's almost better the next day cold! Read More
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EMMA WILEMAN
Rating: 5 stars
08/29/2002
This was absolutely delicious!! It became a favourite the first time I made it. I also chose to reduce the oil. This is really good served hot. Read More
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YFANDES
Rating: 5 stars
03/04/2004
This is one of my all-time favorites! It is great as both a hot or cold dish. Every time I bring it to a picnic I am swamped with requests for the recipe. I like things SPICY so I substitute half of the olive oil with red pepper oil. Read More
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Rachael
Rating: 4 stars
01/28/2010
I used 3/4 cup of olive oil and it was still too much. After it marinated I soaked up some of the oil with 2 slices of bread. I sliced and added 4 marinated artichoke hearts. Served it over whole wheat spaghetti. I will make this again but with less oil. Hubby really liked it alot! Thanks! Read More
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Marieclaire0924
Rating: 5 stars
01/27/2011
This was really good but I modified the recipe since I had guests over that do not like spicy food so I skipped the crushed red pepper. I also only needed to add 1/2 cup of olive oil-that was plenty. Read More
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Cheri
Rating: 1 stars
08/29/2002
Too oily. Couldn't even eat it. Read More
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