Sophia Loren Shares a Recipe

Sophia Loren's cookbook features 100 of the legendary film star's favorite recipes.

Try Spaghetti con Pomodoro Crudo* (spaghetti with uncooked tomato sauce) from "Sophia Loren Recipes & Memories" (GT Publishing).

"This is cool and refreshing, excellent for summer," says Loren. "Serve with chilled white wine."

Makes 6 servings

1-1/2 pounds spaghetti

2 pounds tomatoes, not quite ripe, chopped

1/2 pound mozzarella, thinly sliced

2 medium red or Vidalia onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup pitted Sicilian green olives, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons drained capers

1/4 cup minced Italian parsley

10 to 12 chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried

1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese (optional)

Cook the pasta until just al dente. While the pasta is cooking, place in a large serving bowl the tomatoes, mozzarella, onions, olives, capers, parsley, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the oil over and toss gently.

When the pasta is ready, pour into a colander and quickly rinse it under cold water; drain well and add the warm spaghetti to the bowl. Toss to combine, remove the garlic if desired, and serve. Pass the cheese at the table.

*Used with permission of GT Publishing.

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