Fortunately for me, I enjoy making tomato and basil pasta sauce. It's a dish that is so simple and delicious that I think it is one of the best ways to celebrate summer's fresh flavors.
SIMPLE TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5-6 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1- 16 ounce package of pasta
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- olive oil for drizzling
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- In a saute pan, heat the olive oil and stir in the minced garlic. Once the garlic has toasted into a nice golden color, immediately stir in the diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Simmer on low heat until the tomato sauce has reduced to a desired consistency.
- Once the tomato sauce is close to a desired consistency, make the pasta. In the meantime, with a large pot bring 5-6 quarts of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons sea salt and cook the pasta for 4 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and drizzle with olive oil, and gently mix to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Integrate the pasta and basil into the sauce. Top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.
great sauce adore the pictures
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ReplyDeleteI thought you would enjoy this Rebecca
This recipe speaks summer to me, clean, true and vibrant flavors.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of my favorite ways of serving pasta, and you have photographed the ingredients so exquisitely. Nice job!
I love your blog. :) xo