COLD SPAGHETTI

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This is a fresh tomato, garlic and basil sauce and is best in the summer when the tomatoes are fresh. It is a great side dish for lamb but is also great on its own.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes - peeled and seeded
3 cloves garlic, peeled
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, oil and sugar and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate sauce.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Remove sauce from refrigerator and pour over spaghetti. Toss to coat and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g