This recipe is from hubby's Sicilian grandmother. No exact measurements but I tried my best. I believe in the 'taste method'. Enjoy!
Nonni's Fresh Tomato Sauce Ingredients:1 pound ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
5 leaves coarsely torn basil (or to taste)
Olive oil (about a quarter cup, or to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste.
1 pound penne or other short thick-walled pasta
Preparation:Cook the pasta until until al dente in lightly salted water, drain.
While you are cooking the pasta, combine the other ingredients, check seasoning. When the pasta has drained, mix it into the sauce.
This isn't complicated but has a wonderful fresh tomato/basil taste. Can be chilled and served as a pasta salad.
So many options: add some minced garlic and/or vidalia onion. Chopped black olives can be added too. It's very adaptable.
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