Spaghetti With Raw Tomatoes

Name: Spaghetti With Raw Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 lb, 2 oz); 14 cup olive oil; 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 12 ounces spaghetti; salt and pepper

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 lb, 2 oz)
14 cup olive oil
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
12 ounces spaghetti
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Place the tomatoes in a large salad bowl, add the oil, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
2

Toss gently, cover, and set aside in a cool place.
3

Forget about the tomatoes for about 30 minutes or so to let the flavors mingle.
4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5

Cook the spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions, until it is tender but al dente, or firm to the bite.
6

Drain the spaghetti.
7

Remove and discard the garlic from the raw tomato sauce.
8

Add the pasta to the sauce, toss, and serve immediately.