This can be used for Spaghetti, Farfalle, Bucatini, Pappardelle… pretty much any pasta.
INGREDIENTS
- PASTA of your choice
- 4 C fresh tomatoes (deseeded)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6-8 basil leaves
- Optional: 1 packet crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 C EVOO
- Optional: 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 C cubed fresh Mozzarella
STEP BY STEP
- Rinse tomatoes, dry and cut out the cores and seeds.
- Catch all of the juices. We will use that later.
- Cut the tomato meat into approximately one inch pieces
( cherry tomatoes, just cut in half ) - Smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife and remove the skins
- Mix with a bit of salt, and mash into a fine paste
- Toss the paste in with your tomato pieces
- Add your basil ( chiffonade strips ) cut into thin strips
- Sprinkle in your red pepper
- Drizzle in your oil
- Add your cheese if you choose to use it
- Gently toss to combine ingredients
- Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for about two hours
- Toss with your cooked pasta and serve.
