Noodles With Fresh Tomatoes

Name: Noodles With Fresh Tomatoes
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 6 ripe plum tomatoes, about ½ pound; ¾ pound thin noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped coarse

By Pierre Franey

Published September 22, 1992

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 ripe plum tomatoes, about ½ pound
¾ pound thin noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped coarse

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
In a large saucepan or kettle, bring enough salted water to cover the noodles to a boil.
Step 2
Core the tomatoes and cut them into 1 ½-inch cubes.
Step 3
Drop the noodles into boiling water and cook, stirring until tender. Do not overcook.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, cook and stir for 30 seconds. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 5
Drain the noodles and return them to the saucepan. Add the butter, tomatoes and basil, and blend well. Check for seasoning and serve immediately.