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Spaghetti No Knife
Adapted from "Martha Stewart Living" magazine by permission of
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
©2000 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved.
 
  Ingredients
1 pound spaghetti
4  medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cored and torn in ¾ inch pieces
½ cup

coarsely torn basil leaves, plus more for garnish

½ cup extra virgin olive oil*
¼ pound fresh mozzarella torn into ½ inch pieces
3 Tbsp coarsely torn oregano leaves
4 medium cloves garlic smashed
½ tsp hot red pepper flakes (can use less than if desired)
  freshly ground pepper
  coarse salt
 
     
  Method  

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, mozzarella, oregano, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. This sauce can be made 4-8 hours in advance, leaving out the mozzarella. Let stand at room temperature.

Drain spaghetti. Add pasta to tomato mixture. If making sauce in advance be sure to add the mozzarella with the spaghetti. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

 
Nutritional Information -
 
Serving Size: About 2 cups
Number of Servings: 6
Exchange: 4 carbohydrates
With olive oil:
Without olive oil:
Calories: 666
Calories: 530
Carbohydrate: 63 g
Carbohydrate: 63 g
Fiber: 3 g Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 14 g Protein: 14 g
Fat: 24 g Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 354 mg Sodium: 354 mg

This Martha Stewart recipe is quick, easy, and tasty. After inquiring, Martha gave permission to post it to our web site!
* The olive oil can be omitted and still taste wonderful.
If the carbohydrate content is too high for your meal plan just reduce the amount of pasta to make it fit, or stretch it to more servings.
Whole-wheat pasta can also be used to increase fiber intake
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