Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings
A simple dish filled with fresh, delightful Mediterranean flavours.
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ingredients
1
pkg spaghettini
⅓
cup butter
3
clove garlic, minced
4
cup diced plum tomatoes
½
cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
2
Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
Hot pepper flakes, optional
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directions
Step 1
Cook spaghettini according to package directions. Drain.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and bring mixture to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour tomato mixture over pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle each serving with Canadian Parmesan cheese and hot pepper flakes, if desired.
Step 4
Variation: Add 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced mushrooms and 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced green onions to recipe and cook in the melted butter along with the garlic.