Spaghetti, tomatoes, opal basil, chilis and mozzarella
4 servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
1 | pounds | Dried Italian spaghetti |
2 | tablespoons | Salt |
2 | cups | Raw tomato sauce; see * note |
1 | tablespoon | Chopped chilis; optional |
½ | pounds | Fresh smoked mozzarella; cut 1/4\" cubes |
½ | cup | Opal basil chiffonade |
4 | ounces | Extra-virgin olive oil |
Salt; to taste | ||
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste |
Directions
* Note: See the "Raw Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection.
In a large spaghetti pot bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
Cook until al dente. Stir pasta to avoid sticking.
Drain pasta in colander over sink and toss into warm serving dish. Add tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, opal basil and extra-virgin olive oil.
Toss with tongs or with forks as you would toss a salad. Check seasonings, and crack fresh pepper over each portion. Serve immediately.
Comments: The original recipe title as listed is "Spaghetti, Fresh Tomatoes, Opal Basil, Chilis And Smoked Mozzarella".
Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5609)
Per serving: 251 Calories (kcal); 28g Total Fat; (100% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3198mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Recipe by: Mario Batali
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