NOODLES WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Noodles With Fresh Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
3/4 pound thin noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped coarse

Steps:

In a large saucepan or kettle, bring enough salted water to cover the noodles to a boil.
Core the tomatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Drop the noodles into boiling water and cook, stirring until tender. Do not overcook.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, cook and stir for 30 seconds. Set aside and keep warm.
Drain the noodles and return them to the saucepan. Add the butter, tomatoes and basil, and blend well. Check for seasoning and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams