Italian Tomato Pasta

By Kbird

Ingredients

• 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 oz. spaghetti, uncooked
• 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes

Preparation

Step 1

Peel tomatoes, and coarsely chop over a bowl, reserving juice. Combine tomatoes, juice, olive oil and next 6 ingredients. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

Cook pasta until al dente; drain. Serve tomato mixture over pasta and top with cheese.