Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Source of Recipe
Food and Wine Pasta Cookbook
Recipe Introduction
What to do with all those fresh tomatoes in the summer, try this...
List of Ingredients
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 (fresh grated is best)Recipe
Combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large 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.
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