Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Brie
Capture the essence of summer on your plate with this irresistible Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Brie. This vibrant dish combines tender al dente spaghetti with juicy, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes and creamy, velvety Brie cheese for a rich yet refreshing flavor profile. Tossed with fragrant basil, garlic, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this no-cook sauce melts seamlessly over the hot pasta, creating a luscious coating that embodies the simplicity of seasonal cooking. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a laid-back alfresco dinner, this 30-minute recipe is a celebration of summer’s freshest ingredients. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and extra basil for an elegant finish, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, Brie pieces, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Once the spaghetti is drained, add it directly to the bowl with the tomato and Brie mixture while it's still hot. The heat from the pasta will melt the Brie and slightly soften the tomatoes.
Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until the Brie has melted into a creamy coating and the spaghetti is fully combined with the tomato mixture. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Enjoy your bright and flavorful Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Brie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.0 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 4756 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.8 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1733 mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3205 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
