This recipe is taken straight from www.abountifulkitchen.com - everything I have tried from this site has been amazing! I have made this for missionaries and other guests and its always a hit.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. spaghetti cooked "al dente", drained
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus a little more for drizzling on top after finished
- 2 tablespoons butter optional, but highly recommended for flavor
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lbs. Roma tomatoes about 10-12 coarsely chopped or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 lb. FRESH (important) mozzarellacut into 1/2 inch cubes
- ½ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- additional basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta. Set aside, or while pasta is cooking prepare sauce.
- In large skillet, heat oil and butter over low heat.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant over low heat, about 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add basil, and pasta to pan with tomatoes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until all pasta is heated through.
- Just before ready to serve, pour into serving bowl, toss with fresh mozzarella and grated cheese. Serve at once with additional grated cheese, and more fresh basil if desired.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and top with a light sprinkle of course sea or kosher salt.
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