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Expand4 medium sized heirloom tomatoes of your choice (about 3 cups if using cherry tomatoes) Ask a question about this ingredient
salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 large cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 pounds spaghettini Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
freshly ground black pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Wash and dry tomatoes, and cut into cubes (cut in half if using cherry tomatoes).
Ask a question about this stepOn a lightly oiled baking sheet, lay out tomatos (cut side up if using cherry type) and sprinkle with salt, set aside.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 375 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepIn a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, chopped anchovy if using, and 3 tablespoons of basil.
Ask a question about this stepTop chopped tomatoes with breadcrumb mixture and bake for 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepIn the meantime cook spaghettini as per package directions.
Ask a question about this stepWhen pasta is cooked al dente, drain and then return to pot, add butter, parsley, oregano and chili pepper flakes and mix together.
Ask a question about this stepServe spaghettini immediately in individual bowls, topping each plate with 1/4 of the tomato mixture and garnishing with a pinch of chopped basil and freshly ground black pepper.
Ask a question about this stepyes, easy and delicious! enjoy!
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