Spaghetti With Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style

5.0(8)

Light and zesty pasta dish. The mint and basil blend nicely for a satisfying dining experience. You be the judge of the amount of jalapeño peppers to add. Serve with crisp side salad and Italian bread.

by PaulaG·published 2004-08-16

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Spaghetti

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

745 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

1 1/2 lbs fresh roma tomatoestomato
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basilbasil
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mintmint
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and slicedpepper
1/4-1/2 cup olive oiloil
1 lb spaghetti, cooked as per package directionsspaghetti
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch cubesmozzarella

Instructions (6 steps)

01Core tomatoes and sliced and cut into strips.
02In a large bowl, add tomatoes, basil, mint, salt, jalapeño peppers and olive oil.
03Set aside and allow mixture to marinade 30 minutes.
04Prepare the spaghetti as per package directions, drain thoroughly, shaking the strainer a few times.
05Pour spaghetti into the tomatoes, add cheese and toss to blend.

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