Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Source of Recipe
This recipe came from Food and Wine Pasta Cookbook.
Recipe Introduction
A summer favorite.
List of Ingredients
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
-1 lb of spaghetti
-1 1/2 lbs of tomatoes, about 3, seeded and diced (3 cups)
-1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cut into 1/4 inch dice
-3/4 c. chopped fresh basil
-6 T. olive oil
-2 tsp. red wine vinegar
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
-3 T. parmesan cheese
Recipe
-Combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in alarge bowl.
-Let marinate for several hours at room temperature.
-Cook spaghetti until done and drain.
-Do NOT rinse.
-Put in a large pasta bowl and immediately toss with the tomato mixture.
-The heat of the spaghetti will soften the cheese.
-Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.
-I cannot get the fresh mozzarella in my store so I just use a cup of shredded mozzarella (like Kraft)
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