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Simple Fresh Pasta and Tomatoes

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  Ingredients 1   lb   angel hair pasta 1/2  cup   salt  2/3  cup   extra virgin olive oil 6-7   lg   garlic cloves  *thinly sliced  4  tsp   basil 2  lbs  tomatoes  *diced 1/3- 1/2   cup   pasta water chopped parsley to garnish   *optional  Instructions Put a large pot of water (approximately 5- 5 1/2 quarts of water) onto boil over high heat. Meanwhile prepare tomatoes and garlic. In a large frying pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic to oil. Cook until garlic becomes aromatic and just starts to brown on edges about 3 mins, stirring often. Stir in basil and cook for an additional minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer over same heat. Cook until tomatoes dices are soft and just start to fall apart, about 8-10 mins.  Once water is boiling add salt and pasta. Cook according to directions on package. Reserve 1/3- 1/2 cup pasta w...