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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Herbs

    2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, room temperature
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    About 1/2 cup coarsely chopped soft-leafed herbs, such as basil,
      tarragon, marjoram, and spearmint
    1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
    4 ounces ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
    12 ounces dried spaghetti
    1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus extra
      for the table
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Drop in the tomatoes,
 cook for 15 seconds, and then transfer them to a large bowl of cool
 water. Slip off the skins and cut them in half through the middle.
 Poke out the seeds with your finger, and roughly dice the flesh.
 Warm a large ceramic or glass mixing bowl by rinsing it with hot
 water. Toss the tomatoes in the bowl with the olive oil, mixed herbs,
 parsley, and ricotta cheese.
  Bring the large pot of water back to a rolling boil, add the
 spaghetti, and cook until tender but still firm. Drain and add it
 immediately to the tomato mixture in the bowl. Sprinkle with the
 Parmigiano. Toss with tongs or two wooden spoons until the pasta is
 evenly coated. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Pass
 extra Parmigiano cheese at the table.


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