SUMMER TOMATO AND BASIL SPAGHETTINI

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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, shallow X cut in skin on side opposite stem
1 cup pitted Niçois or Kalamata olives, halved
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 pound spaghettini
1 8-ounce ball water-packed mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips
Fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring large saucepan of water to boil. Drop in 3 tomatoes; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. When cool, peel tomatoes starting at X. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally; squeeze out seeds and juice. Chop tomatoes coarsely; transfer to large bowl. Mix in olives, 5 tablespoons oil, sliced basil, and shallots.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs. Sauté until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Add pasta to tomato mixture; toss to blend. Gently mix in cheese. Transfer pasta to serving bowl. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; garnish with basil sprigs.

A K Mohammad Rokonuzzaman
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Yum!


John Moya
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This dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the spaghettini was a little overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ajgor Matubber
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Delicious and easy to make! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they were perfect. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the spaghettini was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Onnesha Anwar Nuhaa
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This recipe was a disaster. The sauce was watery and tasteless, and the spaghettini was mushy. I don't know what went wrong.


Masego Lesejane
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the spaghettini was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zeshan Shah824
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of lemon zest and basil. It really brightens up the dish.


Matthew Seymour
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Meh.


Mahroof Abdulhameed
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Wow, this is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


shahid mia
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Not bad, but not great. The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, and the spaghettini was a little overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


SK SOJUN
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Easy and delicious! I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the spaghettini cooks up perfectly al dente.


Christabel Khaoma
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This was an absolute delight! The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and spaghettini was perfect. I especially appreciated the use of lemon zest, which added a lovely brightness to the dish.