Pasta
Intermediate
FRESH GARDEN TOMATO SAUCE
Rustic fresh-tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and chili flakes; toss with pasta and cheese.
"Plate it up and ENJOY!" - Alexia
30 Minutes
Total Time
4
Servings
Intermediate
Level
Ingredients
- 10 fresh tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 8 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Red chili flakes (to taste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 lb pasta
Instructions
1
Start with Olive Oil
Add a few tablespoons of olive oil into a pan and heat it up.
2
Sauté the Garlic
Add sliced garlic and sauté until slightly golden brown.
3
Add Heat and Tomatoes
Stir in red chili flakes, then add the chopped fresh tomatoes.
4
Season the Sauce
Season to taste with garlic salt and cracked black pepper.
5
Add Fresh Basil
Add lots of fresh basil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
6
Boil the Pasta
While the sauce simmers, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
When both are done, toss the pasta with the sauce and drizzle the remaining olive oil over top.
8
Finish and Serve
Top with plenty of grated Pecorino Romano and extra basil. Enjoy!