Tomato Basil Spaghetti

If your garden is like mine, you have plenty of tomatoes in your kitchen right now.  When I have this many tomatoes, it is time for pasta.  This tomato basil spaghetti is a family favorite and has been on the menu a couple times already this month.  It is simple and delicious with lots of fresh tomatoes and basil.  You start by chopping up 8 cups of tomatoes.  Yes, you read that right, 8 cups.  When I chop my tomatoes, I toss the gooey seeds (because I don’t like the seeds and I like my sauce a little thicker).

Add the tomatoes, about 1/2 cup of chopped basil, two cloves of garlic, salt and pepper to a 12 inch pan on the stove and let simmer for about 30 minutes.

Once the noodles are cooked and drained, add sauce and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella.  Toss and enjoy!

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Tomato Basil Spaghetti

Fresh tomatoes and basil combine to make a tasty, light sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz spaghetti prepared according to package
• 8 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella grated

Instructions

1. Chop tomatoes and basil.  Place in a 12 inch pan on medium heat. Add garlic and salt and pepper to taste.  Once it starts to bubble, turn to simmer for a total of 30 minutes.  

2. Cook pasta according to the package directions.  Drain.  Place in a large serving bowl and pour in sauce.  Toss with the Parmesan and mozzarella.