Food Recipes Dinner Pasta and Noodle Dishes Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, Olives, and Fresh Mozzarella 3.0 (770) Add your rating & review Since the tomatoes here are not cooked, you'll really notice their flavor—or lack of it. Make this sauce in the summer when fresh tomatoes are at their peak. The garlic is heated briefly in the oil, and then the garlicky oil is tossed with the spaghetti so the flavor is dispersed throughout the dish. The pasta is equally good warm and at room temperature.Plus: More Pasta Recipes and TipsRecipe from: Quick From Scratch Italian Cookbook By Food & Wine Test Kitchen Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 26, 2018 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: © Karen Mordechai Yield: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup halved and pitted black olives 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes (about 6), chopped 3/4 pound salted fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil Directions In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes with the mozzarella, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain, add to the tomato mixture, and toss. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour the oil over the pasta and toss again. Notes Variations Add some drained capers, chopped red onion, or grated Parmesan to the pasta. Suggested Pairing Valpolicella, the crisp, fruity, cherry-scented wine from the shores of Lake Garda in the Veneto, is the perfect hot-weather wine for tomato-and-herb-based dishes. Try one here for a delightful accompaniment. Rate It Print