Spaghetti with Cheese and Tomatoes
Very tasty and simple - a quick family dinner! To make spaghetti with cheese and tomatoes, you only need 15 minutes. Even a child can handle it. This dish is a true harmony of flavors. You can swap ingredients and add new ones to create new combinations.
Updated : 15 January, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
250 grams
Spaghetti
4
Tomato
1
Onion
2
Garlic
to taste
Basil
125 grams
Soft cheese
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make spaghetti with cheese and tomatoes? First, prepare all the ingredients you’ll need. Use regular tomatoes or cherry tomatoes - I used both. Adjust the amount of garlic to taste, or omit it if you prefer. A sprig of fresh basil will make the finished spaghetti brighter and tastier. If you don’t have fresh herbs, use dried herbs or frozen.
Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic, then rinse them along with the tomatoes under cold running water. If you like, peel the tomatoes: pour boiling water over them, leave for 1-2 minutes, then drain and remove the skins. If you have a large mozzarella ball, cut it into cubes or grate it on a coarse grater. I had small mozzarella balls: I left some whole and cut the rest in half. Chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil or olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Add the onion and sauté over high heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches your preferred doneness - either just softened until fragrant or golden. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Salt the tomato sauce to taste, add ground pepper and your favorite seasonings. For this dish, I use a blend of dried Provençal herbs - they pair beautifully with cheese and tomatoes. Add fresh basil, roughly chopped. Stir everything, reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and let the sauce cook for 5-10 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in lightly salted water.
Step 6
Add a little more than half of the mozzarella to the tomato sauce.
Step 7
Add the spaghetti in an even layer and gently toss to combine.
Step 8
Spread the remaining cheese evenly on top. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pasta stand, covered, for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil and serve.
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