Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes And Basil Ww Food

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

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

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes crosswise. Set aside in a bowl.
• Heat 3 ounces olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Since the tomatoes will reduce and the salt will be concentrated, it is better to season initially with a lighter hand.
• Chop the tomatoes with a potato masher until they are in fine chunks and all their liquid is released. Be sure they are chopped and crushed fine, for a semichunky sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes over medium heat.
• While the sauce simmers, heat the water for the pasta. Cook the spaghetti in salted water about half of the way cooked. Drain, reserving some of the water.
• Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente. If the sauce is over-reduced, use the pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.
• At the last moment, remove the pan from the heat; add the extra-virgin olive oil, butter, basil and cheese. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is an orangy color. Taste again and adjust the salt if necessary. Remove to a platter. Serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• 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.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL - WW

Steps:

• 1. Combine the tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl.
• 2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. When it is almost done, remove the garlic from the tomato mixture and discard.
• 3. Drain the spaghetti and add to the tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil.

FRESH SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat the oil, then stir in the garlic. Before the garlic browns, stir in the tomatoes, basil, red pepper and salt to taste. Simmer for about 25 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• While the sauce is simmering bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the sauce is cooked, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands. When the water returns to the boil, cook for about a minute, then drain.
• Divide the spaghetti among four to six warmed plates, add the sauce and serve at once. Pass grated parmesan cheese on the side.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until just sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and basil sprigs; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to about 2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard basil.
• Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water; cook, stirring, until pasta is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and continue stirring and shaking pan, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Serve, sprinkled with more cheese, basil leaves, and pepper, and drizzled with oil.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

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