Art of Cooking: Spaghetti with Fresh Ripe Tomatoes and Sage – PadStyle | Interior Design Blog | Modern Furniture

Want to cook a hearty and extra tasty pasta dish in less than 20 minutes? It’s easier than you might think and It is absolutely scrumptious!

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Ingredients:

1 box of spaghetti
2 – 3 ripe tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsps of olive oil
Dried Sage (on stem)
Dried Thyme (on stem)
Fresh Lemon (optional)

Bowl a pot of water and cook your spaghetti. Be sure it is “al dente” which means to “to the teeth.” This means it isn’t undercooked or overcooked but just right.

Add a tsp of olive oil to the water to prevent the pasta from sticking together. While your pasta is cooking, dice your ripe tomatoes. Place in a bowl to the side, season your tomatoes dried thyme.

Image result for dried thyme on stem — Dried Thyme

I prefer the sage and thyme that is fresh – still on the stem and then dries out on its own, or you can bake it in the oven to dry it out for a few minutes. Peel off the thyme removing the stem. Don’t add the stem to the dish. Break a part the sage with your fingers into bitty pieces and sprinkle on the tomatoes. It’s a matter of preference of how much you use.

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Mince or slice the garlic cloves and saute in a pan until golden brown using about a 1/2 tbsp to 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once your pasta is done cooking, drain and combine all ingredients. It’s good if the tomatoes are a etra ripe and dripping it adds to the flavor.

Image result for extra ripe tomatoes diced — Extra ripe diced tomatoes

The sage and thyme combination really adds to the flavor. Give it a taste first and then add a squeeze of fresh lemon if you think it needs a little citrus in the mix.