SALSA DI POMODORO FRESCO (FRESH
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE)
 
1/2 c. olive oil
6 cloves of garlic
2 c. (5 lg.) tomatoes, ripe, peeled and cut up into lg. dice
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt
Pepper
8 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley

Heat oil in heavy skillet add garlic, brown and discard garlic. Reheat oil until very hot. Add tomato pieces and "sear", keep stirring. Add chopped fresh basil, salt and pepper and parsley and continue stirring. Cook for no more than 5 or 6 minutes to keep tomatoes from overcooking.

Drain fresh pasta cooked al dente. Pour tomato sauce over pasta and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately, tossing at the table before dishing out.

 

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