6 med. tomatoes (2 lb.), peeled & chopped
1 med. green onion, minced
3 tbsp. minced parsley
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. fresh basil, minced or 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
2 med. garlic, cloves, sliced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti or linguini

About 3 hours or longer before serving: Mix first 8 ingredients. In 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot olive oil, cook garlic until golden; discard garlic. Pour hot oil over tomato mixture; mix well. Cover and let stand 2 or more hours to blend flavors.

About 30 minutes before serving: In 6 quart saucepan prepare spaghetti as label directs. Drain; return to saucepan; add tomato sauce. Heat mixture just until tomato sauce is hot. Makes 6 accompaniment servings. 260 calories per serving.