Description
A bright and simple pasta dish that pairs al dente noodles with luscious tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. Quick to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra‑virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, reserving one cup pasta water.
- While pasta boils, toss diced tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing so pasta coats in oil and garlic.
- Fold in mozzarella, letting residual heat create a silky coating; add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle optional red wine vinegar, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian