Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese Recipe
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Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese

By: Gayle Wagner  
"At the peak of summer tomato harvest, it doesn't get any better than this!"

Rating: This weblink has been rated 46 times with an average star rating of 4.5 Read Reviews (28)

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What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 - 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds vine ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cream sherry
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 cups fontina cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, basil, mint, salt and black pepper, hot pepper flakes, olive oil, and cream sherry. Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook the pasta In a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but firm to the bite.
  3. Drain the pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drain 1/4 cup of the liquid from the tomato mixture, and toss with the pasta to coat. Add cheese, and toss until it begins to melt. Add the tomato mixture, and toss until mixed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 579 | Total Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 50mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by kimmykim 
loved this recipe!! I did not use the mint or the sherry - instead I added a slash of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Joe and Jill 
This is our household favorite pasta dish! I always make it for guests, and everyone always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2005 by ALBIANNE 
I didn't have any fresh tomato's or basil, so I used 2 cans of the new Aylmers tomato's with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by REBECCA70111 
This pasta is incredible. I made it for my mother over Christmas, and she went bonkers over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2005 by SweetBasil 
Really good and so easy! Skipped the mint & the sherry. Did use some lime juice and a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2005 by FBA 
My biggest problem was that the cheese (probably the fontina) didn't melt well. I kept... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2004 by BARRETTR 
This was really good! I used plum tomatoes & followed the recipe exactly. Serve warm so the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by KEMBA 
Absolutely delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Lindz 
I really liked this a lot, but I also played with some ideas that turned our really well. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Miss Tiffie 
so yummie!!! i love how light it was and the cheese made it so good! MORE

 
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