5 lg. ripe tomatoes
1 c. fresh chopped basil leaves
1/2 c. olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
1 lb. box tri-color rotelli

Dice tomatoes, reserving juice. Chop basil leaves finely. Combine tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Cook pasta (rotelli) according to directions. Serve fresh sauce over hot rotelli. Serves 6.