Italian tomato pasta

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3largesVine-ripened tomatoes
2tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
3Cloves garlic; minced
¼cupSliced ripe olives
1tablespoonChopped fresh basil
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
4ouncesSpaghetti; uncooked
4ouncesMozzarella cheese; cut in cubes

Directions

Peel tomatoes; coarsely chop over a medium bow, reserving juice. Combine tomatoes, reserved juice, olive oil, and next 6 ingredients; cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve tomato mixture over pasta, and top with cheese. Yield 2 servings.

Recipe by: Southern Living 1993 Annual Recipes Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #840 by L979@... on Oct 12, 1997