Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese recipe (Pasta)

Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings

2	lb	vine ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
3		cloves garlic, minced
½	cups	chopped fresh basil
1	tablespoon	chopped fresh mint leaves
¾	teaspoons	salt
½	teaspoons	freshly ground black pepper
¼	teaspoons	crushed red pepper flakes
½	cups	olive oil
¼	cups	cream sherry
12	oz	spaghetti
½	cups	freshly grated Asiago cheese
2	cups	fontina cheese, shredded

Posted by Joan2007 on Jan 21, 2008

Instructions

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.

Cook the pasta In a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but firm to the bite.

Drain the pasta, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drain ¼ 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.

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