Spaghetti Picchi Pacchi

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Picchi pacchi is a phrase in Sicilian dialect that, loosely translated, means fast or quick."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 5 red ripe tomatoes
• 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne
• red chili pepper flakes, to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 lb aged provolone cheese, grated
• 1 lb spaghetti

directions

1. Remove stem ends from tomatoes; cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch dice.
2. In a small bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, basil, red chile pepper flakes, galric, and olive oil.
3. Stir well and set aside, covered, in a shady place at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
4. When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
5. In a large shallow pasta serving dish toss the tomato mixture, including the accumulated juices, with the spaghetti.
6. Sprinkle the provolone over the pasta; serve immediately.

Reviews

[Snicklefritzie]

Momma Mia! I added a good pinch of Celtic sea salt to really juice the tomatoes and then served with grilled Italian sausages, sliced. Used Parmesan instead of Provolone. Served over angel hair pasta with a nice salad - heavenly!