Simple Fresh Pasta and Tomatoes
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...