Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp without mozzarella

2 lbs medium plum tomatoes , halved lengthwise (10 to 12) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil , divided 2 tablespoons mccormick california style minced garlic made[...]

1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined 1 cup sun-dried tomato , chopped (not oil packed) 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup olive oil 4 -6 cloves garlic , minced 1/2[...]

1/2 lb penne pasta , cooked 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red pepper, cut into strips 3 ounces pepperoni, chopped 2 tomatoes , seeded and coarsely chopped 1[...]