Spaghetti with Pecorino and Thyme
Spaghetti, garlic, Pecorino, thyme and fresh tomatoes come together in a flash for a tasty midweek supper.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1/2 (500g) packet spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 50g (2 oz) freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Method
Prep:10min ›
Cook:10min ›
Ready in:20min
- Cook spaghetti according to packet instructions; drain.
- In large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, tomato, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss with hot pasta. Serve topped with cheese.
Tip:
Feel free to substitute Parmesan or any other hard Italian cheese for the Pecorino.
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Good simple side dish. - 15 Sep 2008
A very familiar dish to me that's especially delicious this time of year when tomatoes are at their vine-ripened best. I'll often use butter as well as the olive oil, and some fresh basil, parsley and/or chives. Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano is a fine substitute for Asiago. A few crushed red pepper flakes is good too, although I prefer this without. The tomatoes are meant to be fresh and uncooked, briefly tossed with the pasta just before serving. The fresh thyme was new to me, however, and I wasn't so sure I'd like it. I did. - 11 Aug 2010 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
Oh my! This is fabulous and while the title implies "basic" or simple, I have to say it's simply delicious and a great side dish for grilled chicken. The flavors pair together nicely and I can see replacing the fresh thyme with fresh basil. I did add a bit of fresh basil as I had some on hand. I also added a little Parmesan with the Asiago. No matter what Italian cheese you have on hand you're sure to enjoy this dish! - 23 Aug 2010 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)