Tomatoes/28 recipes

Penne alla vodka tosses tubular pasta with a quick sauce of butter, vodka, hot pepper, puréed plum tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A 20-minute Italian-American classic.

Orzo with feta, green beans, and vine-ripened tomatoes tossed in white wine vinegar and olive oil. A fresh, Mediterranean pasta side dish or light main course ready in 20 minutes.

Microwave taco salad with hot Italian sausage, green chilies, and Monterey Jack over crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Single-person dinner ready in 20 minutes start to finish.

Salsa borracha (drunken sauce) with beer, butter-toasted chili powder, jalapenos, tomatoes, and garlic. A quick, bold enchilada sauce ready in 20 minutes.

Hot shrimp salad on garlic-rubbed crostini with seared shrimp, Roma tomatoes, capers, lemon juice, and peppery watercress. A quick single-serving meal ready in 20 minutes.

Big-batch spicy turkey chili loaded with kidney beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, jalapenos, cilantro, and a secret splash of Kahlua. Feeds a crowd of 20.

Gary's hot sauce packs 20 jalapenos boiled with garlic, onion, oregano, and cilantro, then blended with crushed tomatoes and Rotel. Seriously spicy homemade salsa.

Microwave stuffed zucchini filled with sauteed pulp, green onions, bread cubes, Parmesan, and fresh tomato. A quick vegetable side dish in under 20 minutes.

Baked Mexican eggs with mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon in individual dishes. A simple, hands-off brunch that bakes in 20 minutes.

Five-ingredient pita pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, and mozzarella. A 20-minute shortcut that tastes like a Mediterranean flatbread.

Shrimp and sea scallops sautéed with tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic in a velvety paprika cream sauce. A gorgeous skillet dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Pan-seared salmon with a citrus habanero salsa made from tomatoes, tomatillos, orange juice, cumin, and cinnamon. Bright, fiery, and butter-finished in 20 minutes.

A stacked veggie club sandwich with broth-sauteed mushrooms, crisp cucumbers, sprouts, tomato, and low-fat cheese on triple-decker toast. Ready in 20 minutes.

One-skillet sausage stew with smoked sausage, red potatoes, stewed tomatoes, and cabbage wedges. Simmers in 20 minutes for a hearty, no-fuss weeknight supper.

Quick chicken and mushroom stew with roasted potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and a flour-thickened broth. A 20-minute weeknight dinner that's hearty, simple, and satisfying.

Black bean chili chowder made with canned black bean soup, tomatoes, corn, salsa, and green onions. A 20-minute pantry soup topped with sour cream.