Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

A quick, fresh summer dish. Use fully ripe tomatoes for best results.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Only drain spaghetti, do not rinse.
2. Meanwhile, cook onions in 1/2 tbs olive oil in a small pot over medium high heat until soft, about 1 minute.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Stir to mix.
4. Tomatoes should get warm, but not cooked, about 5 minutes.
5. 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.