Ziti al telefono

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBasic tomato sauce
2mediumsRound tomatoes, in 1/4\" cubes
1bunchBasil leaves, to yield 1/4C, stems removed
1poundsZiti pasta
½poundsFresh mozzarella, in 1/4\" cubes

Directions

Place 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, place tomato sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add basil leaves without stirring. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until just short of "al dente".

Drain in colander and toss into pan with tomatoes and basil. Add mozzarella pieces and toss over medium heat until cheese is just melting. Pour into warm bowls and serve immediately.

Recipe by: MOLTO MARIO

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #476 by "suechef@..." <suechef@...> on Feb 7, 1997.