Ww 4 Pt. Spaghetti With Fresh Basil and Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Nothing says Italy like fresh-picked tomatoes and basil still warm from the sun. This sauce is not cooked; the heat from the pasta draws out the natural flavours of the vegetables, so use really good quality, vine-ripened tomatoes. Enjoy! Ingredients:
4 large plum tomatoes or 8 small plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 garlic clove, bruised (place fresh clove on cutting board and smack hard with side of knife, leaving the clove intact but b) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
6 ounces spaghetti |
1/2 cup fresh basil, minced |
Directions:
1. In a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Let flavours meld while making spaghetti.
2. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions, until al dente. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
3. Remove and discard the garlic clove from the tomato mixture. Add the spaghetti and toss to coat; sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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