Monday, November 17, 2008

Summer Spaghetti

My mom, Jo, came up with this one. Its great in summer when the tomatoes are ripe, and the herbs are ready to be picked. Good for a potluck too. You can cut back on the garlic a little to make it slightly milder. The capers lend a saltyness that's nice. Its a good side dish to grilled meats.

Summer Spaghetti
1 lb fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
6 green olives, chopped
2 med cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped, OR 1 Tbsp dry basil
2 tsp capers, drained
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp fresh oregano, OR 1/4 tsp dry oregano
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb spaghetti (I like angel hair)

Cook and drain spaghetti according to package directions. Combine all ingredients and chill for at least an hour to combine flavors.

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