| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 22 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 7 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors and sizes
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (13.25-ounce) package Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti
Instructions
- Crush and chop the garlic with 2 teaspoons salt and pepper flakes. Cut the tomatoes into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Halve or quarter them, if small. Toss the tomatoes with the seasoned garlic, mozzarella, herbs, and extra-virgin olive oil. (This can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead).
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and toss with the tomato mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- [Styling Notes: What makes this beautiful is a great variety of tomato shapes, sizes, and colors, including green, yellow, orange, and red to dark brown blood red. A variety of cuts also give it a beautiful texture and a “Fresh-from-the Farm” look.]
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 586 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 702 mg |
Reviews
a friend made this for me and it is excellent not to mention very eady to make, after tasting it I insisted on getting the recipe for myself.