Spaghetti Margherita (updated)

Spaghetti Margherita (updated)

from abountifulkitchen.com
4 servings

Spaghetti Margherita is so simple! Made stovetop with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, Parm, Mozzarella and tossed with pasta!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. spaghetti (cooked "al dente", drained)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little more for drizzling on top after finished)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 lbs. Roma tomatoes (about 10-12 coarsely chopped or grape tomatoes)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • ½ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • additional basil leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta. Set aside, or while pasta is cooking prepare sauce.

  2. 2

    In large skillet, heat oil and butter over low heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté the garlic until fragrant over low heat, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add basil, and pasta to pan with tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until all pasta is heated through.

  7. 7

    Just before ready to serve, pour into serving bowl, toss with fresh mozzarella and grated cheese. Serve at once with additional grated cheese, and more fresh basil if desired.

  8. 8

    Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and top with a light sprinkle of course sea or kosher salt.