Tomato Basil Pasta

Tomatoes

Pasta

Red Pepper Flakes Salt & Pepper

Parmesan

Garlic

Olive Oil

Basil

Balsamic Vinegar

Slice the bottom ends off the tomatoes. Puree the tomatoes, by grating them, cut side down, on the large holes of a box grater. Discard the skins.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.

Sauté the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Pour in the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Simmer the sauce until it thickens, about 12-15 minutes.

While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente following package instructions. Drain and save 1/2 cup cooking water.

Stir the pasta and reserved cooking water into the tomato sauce.

Take the pan off the heat and stir in the basil leaves and Parmesan cheese.

Tomato Basil Pasta