Name: Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb. vine-ripened tomatoes (about 6) -; 3/4 lb. salted fresh mozzarella -; 1 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil -; 1/2 c. halved and pitted black olives -; 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar -; 1 1/4 tsp. salt -; 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -; 1 lb. spaghetti -; 1/2 c. olive oil -; 3 cloves garlic -

Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella

1. 2 lb. vine-ripened tomatoes (about 6) -

2. 3/4 lb. salted fresh mozzarella -

3. 1 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil -

4. 1/2 c. halved and pitted black olives -

5. 4 tsp. balsamic vinegar -

6. 1 1/4 tsp. salt -

7. 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -

8. 1 lb. spaghetti -

9. 1/2 c. olive oil -

10. 3 cloves garlic -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella

1. Stage

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the mozzarella, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

2. Stage

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain, add to the tomato mixture, and toss.

3. Stage

Heat the oil in a small frying pan over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour the oil over the pasta and toss again.

4. Stage

Variations: Add some drained capers, chopped red onion, or grated Parmesan to the pasta.

5. Stage

Wine Recommendation: Valpolicella, the crisp, fruity, cherry-scented wine from the shores of Lake Garda in the Veneto, is the perfect hot-weather wine for tomato-and-herb-based dishes. Try one here for a delightful accompaniment.