Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil

By Leslie Blythe  , , ,   

August 14, 2017

This recipe for Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil is loosely based on a recipe in The Silver Palate Cookbook. It's a great method using fresh, ripe, summer tomatoes.
Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment. Elizabeth David

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Ingredients

Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmesan, 1 cup olive oil, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Prepare at least 2 hours before serving and set aside, covered, at room temperature.

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the linguine and boil until al dente, about 10 minutes.

Drain pasta and immediately toss with the tomato sauce. Serve immediately.

Directions

Recipe adapted from The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins, January, 1982

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