SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES

Spaghetti With Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti, preferably imported
Salt to taste, if desired
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Bring about three to four quarts of water to the boil.
Add spaghetti and salt to taste. Stir until spaghetti wilts. Continue cooking, stirring often, from seven to nine minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Drain but save about one-half cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a casserole and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, about 30 seconds, and add the tomatoes and reserved liquid while cooking briefly. Add the spaghetti, butter and parsley and stir. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 600, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams