SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

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This recipe is from Foodland Ontario and I love to make it when my garden is full of delicious tomatoes. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Eldeevee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (450 g) package spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
hot pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Melt butter over medium high heat until foamy.
  • Add garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil (I use anywhere from 1/4-1/2 cup of basil) and vinegar.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour tomato mixture mixture over pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 21

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