TOMATO SALAD SPAGHETTI

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To me, there is nothing like a garden tomato, ripe and juicy. I can't bring myself to eat tomatoes when they're not in season, and wait all year for the harvest from my parents' garden. This is just one of the many ways I like to use them.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 lbs tomatoes, very ripe, coarsely chopped with liquid reserved
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 lb spaghetti
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, over medium-low heat, heat 1 T. of the oil. Add garlic and cook; stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Do not brown. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • To the garlic in the bowl, add the tomatoes and their liquid, the remaining 3 T. olive oil, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix well. Let stand for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
  • Just before you are ready to serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Turn into a large pasta bowl, add the sauce, and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8, Protein 12.2

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