Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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A quick, fresh summer dish. Use fully ripe tomatoes for best results. Ingredients:
1 cup fresh tomato, cut in 3/8 inch dice |
1 tablespoon onion, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped |
salt, to taste |
1 pinch pepper |
4 ounces spaghetti |
Directions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Only drain spaghetti, do not rinse.
2. Meanwhile, cook onions in 1/2 tbs olive oil in a small pot over medium high heat until soft, about 1 minute.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Stir to mix.
4. Tomatoes should get warm, but not cooked, about 5 minutes.
5. When ready to serve add remaining 1/2 tbs oil, basil and spaghetti to tomatoes. Remove from heat, mix well, cover and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve.
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