bruschetta spaghetti

This is a great summertime pasta as a side to barbecued meat. I still serve it year-round though because it's definitely a favourite. Adjust the amount of banana pepper to your tolerance for spiciness and enjoy!

Here's what you'll need for about 4 servings:

• 340g spaghetti
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup chopped chives
• 1 tbsp minced basil
• 1/3 banana pepper
• 4 small vine-ripened tomatoes
• sea salt
• fresh ground pepper

Prep work (about 10 minutes):

1. Chop/mince necessary ingredients.

Here's what to do (about 10 minutes):

1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, chives, banana pepper, basil, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
2. Mix and marinade for 1 hour.
3. Cook and strain the spaghetti.
4. Add spaghetti into the bowl, mix thoroughly and serve.