Spaghetti Alla Checca

Name: Spaghetti Alla Checca
Ingredients: 8 ounce thin spaghetti; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 8 ounce cherry tomatoes (or 1/2 pint), halved; 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed into 1/4-inch pieces; 4 leaves basil, torn; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 tablespoon butter

Jessica Chou|March 2, 2012 10:50 am EST

4.5 (2 ratings)

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This fresh, easy pasta is amazing in the summer, with the classic combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in an uncooked sauce. But it can easily be made year-round to enjoy that same garlicky taste. See all tomato recipes.

Servings

2

Ingredients

8 ounce thin spaghetti
1 clove garlic, chopped
8 ounce cherry tomatoes (or 1/2 pint), halved
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed into 1/4-inch pieces
4 leaves basil, torn
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tablespoon butter

Directions

Boil water and cook thin spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
Combine the garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a medium bowl. Mix with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
Once the pasta is ready, toss with the butter to melt it, then combine with the tomato mixture. Serve the pasta warm.