Summer Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Brie Food

SPAGHETTI WITH BRIE, TOMATO, AND BASIL

Steps:

• In large Dutch oven or stock pot, combine tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
• Remove rind from Brie using a knife or a peeler. Once rind is removed, tear brie apart using your hands into small 1 inch pieces. Add brie to pot.
• Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cover pot with lid and let marinate right on kitchen counter for about 5-6 hours. You don't want to put it in the fridge because the cheese will get too cold (assuming your home temperature is a fairly normal temp and not too hot. If it's above 80 in your home, I would put it in the fridge and then take out of fridge about 1 hour before using).
• If possible, stir once about 1/2 way through marinating time.
• When it's time to eat, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. When cooked, drain pasta water and add pasta to Brie mixture. Stir thoroughly until cheese is melted.
• Serve with sprinkled Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, if desired.

SUMMER SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BRIE

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender or according to packet instructions.
• Meanwhile, cut the zucchini in half lengthways, then cut into slices. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the zucchini and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add the lemon zest, tomatoes and about 3 tbsp of the pasta water (enough to make the sauce).
• Cook for 2-3 minutes more until the tomatoes begin to soften.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the brie so it just starts to melt, then season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Drain the spaghetti well and add to the tomato sauce mixture.
• Toss well together, divide between bowls and serve.

CREAMY NO-COOK TOMATO SAUCE WITH BASIL AND BRIE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes on the largest holes of a box grater into a large bowl, discarding any big pieces of excess tomato skin. Whisk in the oil, basil and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in the Brie.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Add the pasta water, a little at a time, to moisten the pasta and help the Brie partially melt, if needed.
• Top with more basil before serving.