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Caprese Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. spaghetti
  • 1-1 1/2 lb. Roma tomatoes
  • 1 medium size garlic bulb cut in half
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the paste in boiling salted water el dente. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta water before draining
  • Wash and dry the tomatoes then cut them in quarters.
  • Place the tomatoes in a bowl season with the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Then transfer to an oven proof dish. Nestle the sliced garlic halves in with the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil .
  • Roast in a per heated 400 degree oven for 20 -30 minutes. or until the tomatoes are charred and the garlic is soft. Let cool slightly then Squeeze the garlic onto the tomatoes Use an emersion blender or food processor to blend the tomatoes and garlic to a smooth consistency. Transfer to a saute pan bring to a simmer add the fresh mozzarella. and pasta water cook 5 minutes longer .
  • Toss the pasta in the roasted tomato sauce add the basil leaves. ENJOY!!