If you have a lot of fresh tomatoes on hand - which I know I do this time of year - this is a great, fresh sauce to make with them. I grow my own tomatoes & basil & there is nothing easier or faster to make with them this this! You don't even have to cook the sauce - just let it marinate for an hour or two & toss it with freshly cooked hot pasta. I like to use my San Marzano tomatoes with this sauce - they are very meaty and work well. I have also done it with heirlooms, which tend to be a bit more watery so I usually mix them with my San Marzano's.
4 cups seeded, and coarsely chopped tomato
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, minced or finely sliced (I really pack it in - I love the fresh basil in this!)
3 garlic cloves, minced (more or less, depending on your personal taste
1 teaspoons kosher salt
Fresh Parmesan for grating
Some fresh basil, chopped or sliced, for garnish if desired
1 lb of spaghetti or linguine
Mix the first 5 ingredients in a glass bowl & stir well. Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least an hour.
Cook your pasta, drain it and toss with the sauce. Grate in some fresh Parmesan, toss & serve with a little more Parmesan & fresh basil garnish on top.
DIVINE!
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