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5 from 2 votes

Spaghetti Margherita

Author A Bountiful Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti (or other long pasta)
  • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lbs. grape tomatoes, chopped in half
  • 1 c. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 c. fresh Parmesan, grated or shaved

Instructions

  • Begin heating lightly salted water for pasta in a large pot. 
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over low heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant over low heat, about 1 minute. 
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.  (Meanwhile cook pasta and strain.)
  • Add basil, and pasta to pan with tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until all pasta is heated through and coated with tomato sauce.
  • Just before ready to serve, pour into serving bowl, toss with fresh mozzarella and grated cheese, and more fresh basil if desired. Serve at once with additional grated cheese, if desired. Serves 4-6.