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Spaghetti with Charred Tomato Sauce

Destem tomatoes and cut lengthwise. Grill tomatoes on pan grill sprayed with mesquite-flovored non-stick cooking spray until tomatoes are lightly charred on both sides and tender. Remove from grill and coarsely chop. Grill whol garlic cloves until charred, then chop.

Combine tomatoes and garlic in sauce pan. Stir in red wine, red pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tomatoes cook into a sauce, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in basil and oregano. serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Ingredients

Serves 2, only 3 g. fat per serving

2 pounds plum tomatoes
3 large cloves garlic
1/2 c. red wine
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp fresh basil, minced
1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
mesquite-flovored non-stick cooking spray
1/2 pound spaghetti or linguini, cooked & drained according to package directions)
Parmesan Cheese (optional)

NOTE:
Sweet Italian basil is the basil most people are familiar with, but
lemon basil would also be excellent in this recipe.