Fresh Tomato Pasta Dish

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dried pasta
• 4 fresh tomatoes cut in half, with seeds squeezed out
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, in pieces
• 1/2 to 1 small red chile pepper, shredded
• 1/4 cup reserved hot pasta water

Preparation

Step 1

Follow package directions for cooking pasta. Meanwhile, use a large box grater to grate tomato pulp from the tomato halves. Place the tomato pulp in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, basil leaves and chile pepper, then mix well. When done, drain pasta and immediately mix with tomato sauce reserved pasta water. Serve immediately.