SPAGHETTI ALLA CHECCA

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This is a light refreshing -- an almost no cook meal for hot days! The only work involved here is cooking the pasta.

Provided by Holiday1234

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb pasta
1 can peeled and diced tomatoes
8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, small diced
2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
2 teaspoons fresh chopped marjoram
1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta.
  • Be sure all the strands are submerged.
  • While that cooks combine tomatoes, mozzarella and herbs.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan until smoking hot.
  • Pour over the tomato mixture.
  • When pasta is done, drain and add to the tomato mixture.
  • Toss until well coated.
  • Cover bowl and let stand about 2 minutes so the cheese begins to melts.

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