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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes Recipe

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With the delectable combination of basil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this warm pasta medley makes a wonderful meatless side or main course. From Avon Lake, Ohio, Sandy Jenkins writes, “Everyone in our family loves this recipe, and it’s such a great way to use fresh tomatoes from your garden.”

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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/4 cups julienned fresh basil
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil until tender. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-2/3 cups equals 398 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 457 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes in Light & Tasty August/September 2005, p6

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by anniemacgregor

I thought this sounded good, but I didn't know it was going to be so good!! My husband called it "bruschetta spaghetti". I made it with WW pasta, which gave it a sweetness and added flavour. We'll definitely be making it again!!

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by fancyfree2

This recipe was absoulutely delicious.My kids really liked and it was simple to make.The garlic does add jut the right touch.

A.Brown,Salem,Oregon

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by vennet

I am going to try this recipe as soon as I can; it sounds absolutely delicious! Always watching my diet, this is a great way to do it!Sylvia,Naples, Fla.

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by obirdene

This recipe sound simply wonderful and easy. The garlic adds just the right touch. Yum,

B Monroe, Sparta, MI