Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Thorsten's Note:

A quick, fresh summer dish. Use fully ripe tomatoes for best results.

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1 cup fresh tomato , cut in 3/8 inch dice
• 1 tablespoon onion , minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
• salt , to taste
• 1 pinch pepper
• 4 ounces spaghetti

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Chef #855206]

I used canned diced tomatoes, fresh basil, used the full amount of sugar and this was wonderful. It isn't supposed to be a garlic or parmesan dish. I made it just as stated and it was surprisingly wonderful! Oh, I did add leftover rotesserie chicken because we needed some protein for our main dish.

[Vicki in AZ]

I give this 5 stars IF you use the finest of ingredients. I used my homegrown tomatoes & basil, fresh (as in not dried) pasta. I did add parmesan, but only because a friend just returned from Italy and gave me some that is fabulous. All in all, it was a simple and very tasty dish. I think I'd like it with a little roasted garlic too.