SUMMER PASTA WITH BASIL, TOMATOES AND CHEESE

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At the peak of summer tomato harvest, it doesn't get any better than this!

Provided by Gayle Wagner

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds vine ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup cream sherry
12 ounces spaghetti
½ cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, basil, mint, salt and black pepper, hot pepper flakes, olive oil, and cream sherry. Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook the pasta In a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but firm to the bite.
  • Drain the pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drain 1/4 cup of the liquid from the tomato mixture, and toss with the pasta to coat. Add cheese, and toss until it begins to melt. Add the tomato mixture, and toss until mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 759.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Samuel Agyei
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I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dallas Money
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Obed Mollel
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Ilkacase Poss4
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Rabbi Razz
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I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Aljabed
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Zama Nonjabulo
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Hopewell Chavula
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Md Akash raj
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I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmad_ Aife
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Tj Towhid
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I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Jake Richards
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kistine Tinah
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I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Polash Khan
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Adeyemi Al ameen
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I made this pasta for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jerry Williamß
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up fresh summer tomatoes. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Amna Ahmad
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I love this pasta! It's so light and summery, and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Bree Marshall
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Maganda Joel
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I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Playa Open
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This pasta dish is a summer staple in my house! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors of the tomatoes and basil really shine through. I like to add a little bit of crumbled goat cheese on top for an extra creamy touch. Yum!