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Tomato Pesto Spaghetti

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This is a fabulous summer recipe. Make it only when tomatoes are fresh and impeccably ripe. You can also make your own Pesto and use about a cup of it in this recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. spaghetti pasta
  • 10 oz. container basil pesto OR 1 cup homemade pesto
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

Preparation:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. cooking liquid. Return to pot along with reserved cooking liquid. Stir in pesto over low heat until spaghetti is evenly coated. Add tomatoes at last minute and serve. 4-6 servings
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