TOMATO BASIL SPAGHETTINI

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This pungent garlic, basil, and tomato sauce will delight the senses. The goat cheese is the perfect creamy complement to an already delightful dish!

Provided by JENNIFER KENT

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghettini
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
4 ounces soft goat cheese

Steps:

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.
In a blender or food processor, blend the diced tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and pepper just until chunky.
In a bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta and tomato mixture. Sprinkle lemon juice over the pasta and top with goat cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 305.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g