Spaghetti Picchi Pacchi

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Ingredients

  • 5 red ripe tomatoes
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne
  • red chili pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 lb aged provolone cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Remove stem ends from tomatoes; cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch dice.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, basil, red chile pepper flakes, galric, and olive oil.
  3. Stir well and set aside, covered, in a shady place at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  4. When ready to serve, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
  5. In a large shallow pasta serving dish toss the tomato mixture, including the accumulated juices, with the spaghetti.
  6. Sprinkle the provolone over the pasta; serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 13.9g 5% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 613.8mg 27% DV
Potassium 240.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 17.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 287.5mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 25mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 244.5mg 19% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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