Spaghetti with Checca Sauce
This appealing, meatless main dish from Angela Strother of Gainesville, Florida is full of cheesy, tomato flavor. “If you want it saucier, add a bit of the reserved pasta water,” Angela suggests.2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small tomatoes, quartered
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Dash salt and pepper
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup hot water
Directions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
- blender, combine the oil, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, onions,
- garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until coarsely chopped.
- Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add the tomato mixture,
- mozzarella cheese and water; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 564 calories, 29 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 638 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or