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    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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