Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta of choice
• 1 lb very ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsps olive oil
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

• Boil water to cook the pasta.
• Place tomatoes into a small pan of boiling water until the skins can be slipped off; seed, cord and chop.
• Place tomatoes in a bowl with the crushed garlic, olive oil and chopped basil.
• Stir often to blend the tastes. (This can also be prepared ahead and refrigerated.)
• Drain the pasta and put it in a large pasta bowl.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the pasta and toss with the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Fresh tomatoes are a must!