Monday, August 30, 2010

SPAGHETTI WITH 2 TOMATOES

Pasta entree - lactose intolerants - vegetarian


1 lb spaghetti
1 cup sundried tomatoes, packed in oil and drained
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp capers, packed in salt, carefully rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 9 oz.) quartered
3 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, grated
2 tbsp basil, chopped


Bring a tall pot of water to a boil.

In the meantime, prepare the sauce. In a blender combine both tomatoes, capers and olive oil; puree until smooth. Add a couple tbsp of warm water to help blending, if necessary. Transfer this pesto to a large serving bowl, stir in cheese and basil and set aside.

When water boils, add salt and pasta and cook it until "al dente", about 8 minutes. Drain it and transfer it into the bowl with the pesto, toss until well combined and serve immediately.

This recipe serves 4-5


- You can use grape tomatoes, or other you like, instead of cherry ones.

- If you like, you can use chopped parsley or chives instead of basil.

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