Fresh spaghetti with tomatoes and basil is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal on the table in no time. The key to this dish is using fresh, ripe tomatoes. You can use either cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, depending on your preference. Fresh basil also adds a wonderful flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as flavorful.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Making marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. Our secret to infusing it with big flavor? Simmering with sprigs of basil, then finishing with Parmesan and pasta water.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until just sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and basil sprigs; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to about 2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard basil.
- Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water; cook, stirring, until pasta is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and continue stirring and shaking pan, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Serve, sprinkled with more cheese, basil leaves, and pepper, and drizzled with oil.
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE
This recipe came to The Times in 2003 from the chef Scott Conant, who was then cooking at his restaurant L'Impero in Manhattan. It is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer's tomatoes, but you can also make it with hothouse offerings and it will be delicious.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes crosswise. Set aside in a bowl.
- Heat 3 ounces olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Since the tomatoes will reduce and the salt will be concentrated, it is better to season initially with a lighter hand.
- Chop the tomatoes with a potato masher until they are in fine chunks and all their liquid is released. Be sure they are chopped and crushed fine, for a semichunky sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes over medium heat.
- While the sauce simmers, heat the water for the pasta. Cook the spaghetti in salted water about half of the way cooked. Drain, reserving some of the water.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente. If the sauce is over-reduced, use the pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.
- At the last moment, remove the pan from the heat; add the extra-virgin olive oil, butter, basil and cheese. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is an orangy color. Taste again and adjust the salt if necessary. Remove to a platter. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Make and share this Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Thorsten
Categories Spaghetti
Time 28m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Only drain spaghetti, do not rinse.
- Meanwhile, cook onions in 1/2 tbs olive oil in a small pot over medium high heat until soft, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low. Add tomatoes, sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Stir to mix.
- Tomatoes should get warm, but not cooked, about 5 minutes.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 16.6
FRESH SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat the oil, then stir in the garlic. Before the garlic browns, stir in the tomatoes, basil, red pepper and salt to taste. Simmer for about 25 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is simmering bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the sauce is cooked, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands. When the water returns to the boil, cook for about a minute, then drain.
- Divide the spaghetti among four to six warmed plates, add the sauce and serve at once. Pass grated parmesan cheese on the side.
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
Steps:
- In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat 1/3 cup of olive oil until quite hot. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and season lightly with the salt and pepper. (I always start with a light hand with the salt and pepper because as the tomatoes reduce, the salt will become concentrated.) Using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes finely. (This will be easier to do as the tomatoes begin to heat up.) Cook the tomatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, stack and roll the basil leaves into a cylinder and cut thinly crosswise into a chiffonade.
- Bring a large pot of amply salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Reserve a little of the pasta cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat, gently tossing the pasta and the sauce together with a couple of wooden spoons and a lot of exaggerated movement (you can even shake the pan) until the pasta is just tender and the sauce, if any oil had separated from it, now looks cohesive. (If the sauce seems too thick, add a little pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.) Take the pan off of the heat and toss the butter, basil and cheese with the pasta in the same manner (the pasta should take on an orange hue) and serve immediately.
- Cook's Note: Here is a good tip for peeling and seeding tomatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water nearby. Cut a small shallow X on the bottom of each tomato. Ease about 5 tomatoes into the pot and cook for about 15 seconds, and then promptly move them to the ice water. (Do this with the remaining tomatoes.) Pull off the skin with the tip of a paring knife. If the skin sticks, try a vegetable peeler using a gentle sawing motion. Cut the tomatoes in half and use your finger to flick out the seeds.
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, BASIL AND PARMESAN
Pasta gets a simple dressing of chopped tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic in this easy, delicious pasta dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except cheese.
- Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture and cheese; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE
Provided by Ellen Slaby
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Basil Summer Noodle Bon Appétit Massachusetts
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chili and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer until soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until thick, about 10 minutes. Pour over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES & BASIL
This quick pasta dish is so simple to prepare yet tastes so good - make sure your tomatoes are really ripe and full flavoured
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the pasta following pack instructions, about 9 mins. Meanwhile, put all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl with plenty of seasoning and toss together. Drain the pasta well, add to the tomato mixture and toss everything together until well mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE
This recipe is from Foodland Ontario and I love to make it when my garden is full of delicious tomatoes. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.
Provided by Eldeevee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Melt butter over medium high heat until foamy.
- Add garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in basil (I use anywhere from 1/4-1/2 cup of basil) and vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour tomato mixture mixture over pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with parmesan and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 103.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 21
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC-BASIL OIL
No reservations required! Our spaghetti with tomatoes and garlic-basil oil dish was inspired by a famous New York City restaurant. It's the perfect meal for two and ready in only 25 minutes.
Provided by By Inspired Taste
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil, garlic, basil and pepper flakes over low heat 10 minutes to infuse flavor into the oil. Strain oil; keep oil warm. Discard garlic, basil and pepper flakes.
- Drain cooked spaghetti. Return spaghetti to Dutch oven; place over medium heat. Add tomatoes; toss until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt.
- Divide spaghetti into 2 individual pasta bowls. Drizzle each serving with warm oil; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
TOMATO BASIL PASTA
This recipe is a simple, flavorful dish served at room temperature. Fantastic! This dish will refrigerate well and is just as yummy the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad!
Provided by ANGELA DAWN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, and basil together in a bowl.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
- Toss warm pasta with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir tomato mixture into pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 466.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
EASY OLIVE OIL, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA
This is a great pasta that can be eaten at room temperature or as a cold salad. Instant, sophisticated meal or side dish! And colorful, too. Any type of twisty or unusually shaped pasta works well.
Provided by CookinGirl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL
During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a tasty touch.-Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the final flavor of the dish. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slight give when you gently squeeze them.
- Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the dish. If you can't find fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the spaghetti, be sure to use a large pot so that the pasta has plenty of room to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the pasta will stick together and become gummy.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Cooking the pasta al dente will prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil will add flavor and richness to the dish.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
Conclusion:
Fresh spaghetti with tomatoes and basil is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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