Spaghetti Alla Checca

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, small diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
  2. 2
    Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta.
  3. 3
    Be sure all the strands are submerged.
  4. 4
    While that cooks combine tomatoes, mozzarella and herbs.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Heat oil in a saucepan until smoking hot.
  7. 7
    Pour over the tomato mixture.
  8. 8
    When pasta is done, drain and add to the tomato mixture.
  9. 9
    Toss until well coated.
  10. 10
    Cover bowl and let stand about 2 minutes so the cheese begins to melts.

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