Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves
• 6 large or 12 small basil leaves
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 12 oz. angel hair pasta
• Fresh Grated Parmesan to pass at the table

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from simpledish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze to remove the seeds then chop into small pieces.

Finely mince garlic and combine with the tomatoes.

Stack and roll the basil leaves then thinly slice and add to the tomatoes.

Give a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Combine the olive oil with the tomato mixture. Add more oil if the tomatoes are not covered with oil.

Set aside at room temperature while you bring salted water to boil and cook your pasta.

Drain pasta when cooked to al dente and transfer to serving bowl.

Spoon sauce over pasta and toss together, serve with fresh grated Parmesan.