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Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes

With tomatoes in season, this pasta with fresh tomatoes is the epitome of good and simple. Eat it al fresco—it's like taking an Italian vacation.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 2 ounces ripe vine tomatoes peeled*, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 10 leaves basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl, add the oil, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently, cover, and set aside in a cool place. Then forget about them for about 30 minutes or so to let the flavors mingle.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, until it is tender but al dente, or firm to the bite. Drain the spaghetti.
  3. Remove and discard the garlic from the raw tomato sauce. Add the pasta to the sauce, toss, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • There are a few ways to do this, depending on how you're going to use those tomatoes. If your tomatoes are firm and unblemished, a sharp vegetable peeler will often do the trick. The other popular way to peel tomatoes is blanching, and while this recipe calls for raw tomatoes blanching will only take a minute in hot water. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the bottom of the tomatoes. Toss them into a pot of boiling water, for no more than a minute, remove with a slotted spoon and drop into a bowl of ice water. Once cool, the tomato skins should slip off easily and they'll still be raw.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 12mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.