Got Tomatoes? Make this Great Simple Pasta Sauce
At this time of the year, I love picking fresh vine tomatoes from anyone who offer them for me. When I return to my kitchen and ponder on what to make, this easy tomato pasta sauce is the first recipe that comes to mind. My family loves it and it is a piece of cake to make.
Fresh Sauce Pasta
serves 45 medium ripe yet firm tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch thick cubes8 scallions, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1 clove garlic, chopped1/4 cup olive oilsalt and pepper to taste1 pound short pasta2 freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional-Bring salted water to boil in pasta pot. When the water boil, drop the pasta, stir and bring back to a boil. Boil the pasta for 7 minutes or until the pasta al-dente.-Just 1 minute before the pasta is done, heat the olive oil in large saute pan and cook the vegetables for 1 minute. Drain the pasta well and add to the vegetables. Stir, add the salt, the pepper, the garlic and the basil. Turn off the heat and serve.This pasta dish is great hot or cold.