Spaghetti with Sweet 100 Tomatoes, Garlic Chives, and Lemon Basil

1 Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.

2 In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Lower the heat to medium-high and add the garlic cloves. Cook for 2 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned.

Add the tomatoes, chives, and basil and cook over high heat until the tomatoes are just beginning to burst. Season with salt and pepper.

3 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package directions until it is tender yet al dente.

Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the tomatoes. Toss over high heat for 1 minute, then divide evenly among four warmed pasta bowls and serve immediately.

Reprinted with permission from The Babbo Cookbook by Mario Batali. © 2002 Clarkson Potter