Summer Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate summer pasta with this fresh tomato spaghetti recipe. Made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, this light and healthy dish is perfect for warm weather meals. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s an easy weeknight dinner bursting with freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 pound (450g) spaghetti
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2 pounds (900g) ripe tomatoes, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Let sit for 15–30 minutes to marinate.
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Toss cooked pasta with the tomato mixture.
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Add chopped basil and mix gently.
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Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
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Use the ripest tomatoes for the best flavor.
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Letting the tomato mixture sit allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
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This dish is best served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg