Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs. ripe tomatoes (preferably fresh from the garden)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 12 oz. spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
  • salt and pepper
  • Freshly grated parmigiana reggiano cheese
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and once the water is boiling, place all of the tomatoes in the pot for 1 minute.
  2. After one minute, drain the water and peel off the tomato skins.
  3. Chop the flesh of the tomatoes and place them into a large serving bowl.
  4. Add the oil, garlic, basil, sugar, salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
  5. Bring the large saucepan of water to a boil once again.
  6. Add a pinch of salt and the pasta and cook until al dente (8-11 minutes depending on which pasta).
  7. Drain well and stir the pasta into the tomato mixture.
  8. Serve immediately and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe by Ladles of Yum at http://www.ladlesofyum.com/2012/08/pasta-with-fresh-tomatoes/