Buttered Fine Noodles With Tomatoes

Name: Buttered Fine Noodles With Tomatoes
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes; 1/2 pound thin noodles; 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil, or a mixture of each; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

4ripe plum tomatoes
½pound thin noodles
2tablespoons butter or olive oil, or a mixture of each
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Core the tomatoes and cut them into ¼-inch cubes.
Step 2
Drop the noodles into a large amount of boiling water. Bring to a boil, cook about 2 or 3 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook.
Step 3
Heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic, and cook briefly.
Step 4
Drain the noodles and return to the kettle. Add the tomato mixture and basil. Toss well, add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with the meatballs.