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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 1 lb. bow tie or other pasta shape
• 3-4 T. olive oil
• 5-6 cloves sliced fresh garlic
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 C. fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 C. sliced fresh basil
• 1-2 T. olive oil (additional)
• 2-3 T. grated parmesan cheese

LET'S COOK

Put a large pot of water on the stove, salt it well and bring to a boil. When it reaches a rolling boil, drop in the pasta, stir and allow to cook.

Meanwhile, heat the 3-4 T. of oil in a saute pan, add the garlic, season with some salt and pepper and stir it up. Be careful not to brown it, just sizzle it for 20 or 30 seconds. Drop in the tomatoes and stir gently, then add the basil. Mix it together well and then turn off the burner.

Stir the pasta occasionally and when it’s just firm to the bite, drain it. Pour the additional 1-2 T. of oil into the pot the pasta was cooked in, add the drained pasta, stir it up, then add the tomato saute. Stir to combine well, then add the parmesan cheese. Serve right away with additional cheese for personal tastes.

MORE IDEAS:

For best results in this formula, use fresh, vine ripened tomatoes that are very meaty.