Summer Tomato and Basil Spaghettini
Summer Tomato and Basil Spaghettini is a vegetarian main course. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 21g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 639 calories. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up plum tomatoes, water-packed mozzarella cheese, kalamatan olives, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
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.
Add pasta to tomato mixture; toss to blend. Gently mix in cheese.
Transfer pasta to serving bowl.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; garnish with basil sprigs.