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Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives,




Source of Recipe


Source: Quick From Scratch - Italian


List of Ingredients




2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 6), chopped

3/4 pound salted fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup halved and pitted black olives

4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1 pound spaghetti

1/2 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced



Recipe



In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the mozzarella, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.


In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain, add to the tomato mixture, and toss.


Heat the oil in a small frying pan over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour the oil over the pasta and toss again.


VARIATIONS


Add some drained capers, chopped red onion, or grated Parmesan to the pasta.