This is a summer favorite in our family. For best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes from the farmers' market if you can. And don't forget to keep tomatoes at room temperature.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 room-temperature tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces spaghetti or angel hair pasta
Preparation:
Combine chopped tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk oil and vinegar together and drizzle over tomato mixture. Season with a pinch of salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. Toss well and leave to stand. Cook pasta according to instructions on package.Drain pasta. Toss with tomato mixture, and serve.
Serves 4
Per serving: Calories 275, Calories from Fat 43, Total Fat 4.9g (sat0.6g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 10mg, Carbohydrate 49.8g, Fiber 3.4g, Protein 8.1g
