INGREDIENTS

DIFFICULTY: LOW         PREP. TIME 10 MIN          COOKING TIME: 10 MIN          SERVINGS: 4          COST: LOW

1/2 POUND FRESH
MOZZARELLA CHEESE

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1/2 POUND RED CHERRY TOMATOES

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5 TBSP. EXTRA VERGIN OLIVE OIL

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FRESH BASIL LEAVES

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SALT AS NEEDED

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INGREDIENTS FOR THE PASTA:

1/2 POUND (225 gr.) SPAGHETTI PASTA

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WATER

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SALT TO TASTE

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RECIPE

1)
In a serving bowl put the cherry tomatoes cut crosswise in half, salt, olive oil and basil.
TOSS.

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2)
Dice the mozzarella cheese and add to the tomatoes with more salt and olive oil.
 

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3)
TOSS and let stand till the spaghetti are cooked.

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4)
By now the water will be boiling, add salt and put pasta in the water.
Cook about one minute less them what is written on box. Drain.

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5)
Add the drained spaghetti to the tomatoes and mozzarella and toss.

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6)
Serve hot.
This recipe does NOT call for parmigiano cheese.

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