15-Minute Cheesy Tomato Spaghetti

Very tasty and simple, a quick dinner for the whole family! It only takes 15 minutes to make spaghetti with cheese and tomatoes. Even a child can handle it. This dish is a real harmony of taste. Products can be replaced and new ones added, obtaining new combinations.
cook time: 15 min
Maya Lindell
15-Minute Cheesy Tomato Spaghetti

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212
Calories
15g
Fat
21g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Garlic 2 clove
Tomatoes (medium size) 4 pc
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Vegetable oil 4 tbsp
Basil to taste
Soft cheese (Mozzarella) 125 g
Spaghetti 250 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make spaghetti with cheese and tomatoes? First of all, prepare all the ingredients you will need to prepare the dish. Take regular or cherry tomatoes, I used both. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste or omit it altogether if desired. A sprig of fresh basil will add color and flavor to the finished spaghetti. If you don’t have fresh herbs, use dried or frozen ones.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic, rinse together with the tomatoes under running cold water. Peel the tomatoes if desired. To do this, pour boiling water over the tomatoes, leave for 1-2 minutes, then drain the hot water and remove the skin. If you have a large ball of mozzarella, cut it into cubes or grate it on a coarse grater. I had small balls, I left some of them whole, the rest I cut in half. Chop the onion, garlic and tomatoes.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat vegetable or olive oil in a thick-bottomed frying pan. Send the onions to fry. Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring the onion to the desired degree of readiness. It can only be slightly simmered until a characteristic aroma appears, or it can be fried until golden brown. Add garlic and tomatoes to onions. Reduce the heat slightly and leave for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4
Salt the tomato sauce to taste, add ground peppers and your favorite seasonings. For this dish I use a mixture of dried Provençal herbs; they go well with cheese and tomatoes. Add also fresh basil, chopped not very coarsely. Mix everything, reduce heat to medium. Cover the pan with a lid and leave the sauce to cook for 5-10 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in lightly salted water.

Step 6

Step 6
Add a little more than half of the mozzarella to the tomato sauce.

Step 7

Step 7
Spread the spaghetti in an even layer and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Step 8
Spread the remaining cheese evenly on top. Remove the pan from the heat and let the pasta sit covered for 1-2 minutes. Garnish the dish with a fresh sprig of basil and serve!

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