Best Summer Tomato And Basil Spaghettini Recipes

Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by Thorsten

Categories Spaghetti

Time 28m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh tomato, cut in 3/8 inch dice
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
salt, to taste
1 pinch pepper
4 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Only drain spaghetti, do not rinse.
Meanwhile, cook onions in 1/2 tbs olive oil in a small pot over medium high heat until soft, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Stir to mix.
Tomatoes should get warm, but not cooked, about 5 minutes.
When ready to serve add remaining 1/2 tbs oil, basil and spaghetti to tomatoes. Remove from heat, mix well, cover and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 16.6

Tomato Basil Spaghetti image

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

kosher salt
3/4 lb dried spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion (yellow or white)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bunches fresh basil, leaves chopped
ground black pepper and kosher salt, to taste
14 1/2 ounces whole tomatoes with juice
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1 oz)
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (opt. to taste)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti to al dente, about 8 minutes or according to your package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, half of the basil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent - about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer while you break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon. Simmer gently for about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta and put in a large serving bowl. Pour over the sauce and add all but a handful of the left over basil. Toss until the pasta is well coated with sauce. top with the remaining chopped basil, grated cheese and dried red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Tomato and Basil Pasta image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for sprinkling
1 pound cooked and drained short pasta (such as campanelle)
4 medium tomatoes
1 pound burrata or mozzarella cheese
Small basil leaves

Steps:

Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss in cooked and drained pasta. Tear tomatoes and cheese; scatter over pasta. Garnish with basil leaves, and sprinkle with pepper.