Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh tomatoes are so incredible right now, who wants to cook them?
In this easy pasta dish, chunks of red, ripe tomatoes are combined with fresh basil leaves, olive oil, garlic and diced fresh mozzarella, then tossed with hot penne. This quick sauce easily beats one that would simmer for a long time, heating up the kitchen. Only the pasta needs cooking; start out with the hottest tap water so that when heated, it quickly comes to a boil.
Because the sauce is a bit garlicky, balance out the meal with a baguette and a salad tossed with a parsley vinaigrette.
Fill a large pot with hot tap water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and salt to taste. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 13 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, place the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper to taste and the basil into a large serving bowl.
Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the serving bowl. Toss and serve.
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