Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce

Submitted by Eldeevee

"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."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (0.99 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

directions

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

Reviews

[VickyJ]

This was a fantastic recipe! I love pasta! The sauce was so simple and delicious! The red pepper flakes were optional, but I put some in the sauce and on top. I love spicy food. On the side, I served garlic bread..... for Spring PAC 2010.