Basil Spaghetti With Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes
Roland Bello
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat broiler. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Dividing evenly, sprinkle the slices with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Warm the oil with the garlic and red pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the garlic oil, basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the pasta and toss to combine. Serve topped with the tomatoes, additional basil, and shaved Parmesan.
wls0d768cf286b6
2015-09-17T10:17:02-04:00
Just started getting our homegrown tomatoes in and, looking for a quick & easy recipe, I stumbled on this last night. I had saved and printed it from 2011 and so glad I did! Finally made it for the first time last night and it was AMAZING. Easy as boiling water and the flavor was out of this world - way beyond my expectations!!! Who would think broiling a tomato would be this good?
This was our main course with a salad on the side and a nice little Pinot Grigio. My meat-eating husband did not even complain about the lack of animal parts. He RAVED over this. Score!
barblam1
2014-07-14T07:56:13-04:00
Good, but found pasta to be to dry. Will add some crushed tomatoes next time to pasta/garlic mixture before topping with roasted tomatoes. Very easy and quick.
IFortuna
2013-06-07T11:47:29-04:00
This is a perfect recipe! I can think of no way to improve or change it. I love it!
chloehops
2012-12-20T17:45:05-05:00
I love this recipe and so does my family, kid included. It's super easy and fast to make, too. I have made many times.
JennyK
2012-09-17T06:38:44-04:00
This recipe was super fast & easy, with ingredients that didn't require multiple trips to specialty grocery stores. It was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
HBcook
2012-08-04T10:37:56-04:00
I made this as a side to Pecan Crusted Chicken with Bacon (Cook's Illustrated) for a fantastic dinner. I used provolone for the mozzarella because I had it on hand and the tomatoes are fabo!! I used whole wheat angel hair pasta and a little too much garlic for my liking but my husband said it was not too much - we both love garlic but I had that 'after-taste' that I don't like.
seabelis
2012-06-24T10:11:16-04:00
Doubled the garlic & used whole wheat spaghetti. Soooo good.
tylercat43
2012-06-22T11:10:05-04:00
It beats me....why are calories so high?
AustinLoren
2012-06-11T17:51:52-04:00
This recipe was easy and so flavorful. I added an eggplant to the garlic-olive oil sauce for an extra veggie. Love the tomatoes and I used parmesan with manchego instead of mozzarella for a lactose-free diet. Can't wait to brag to all my co-workers about my delicious dinner.
kate4307
2011-08-27T08:10:49-04:00
This recipe is great! It has become a new favorite at my house! It is fresh, quick, easy, and very delicious. I would definitely recommend trying it.
