Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped, retaining juices
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely minced
- 1-2 tsps. salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil
- Sliced olives of your choice
- Handful of freshly grated Parmesan or asiago cheese
- Toasted pine nuts, if desired
- 1 pound pasta
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Instructions
- Pour oil into a large bowl and add roughly chopped tomatoes with their juices and minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Tear fresh basil into the mix. In a pinch, you could use the dried herb but, for the best taste, fragrant, fresh basil is a must!
- Add some olives, choosing the type you love. Black salty kalamata are wonderful but green olives stuffed with pimento work well too. Feel free to omit them if you’re not a fan.
- Meanwhile, boil and salt water. Cook your favorite pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the tomato mixture right in the same bowl. Top with grated cheese. Done!
- A scattering of toasted pine nuts brings additional Tuscan flair to your plate and a nice crunch. But, of course, it’s another cooking step that you can skip if you’re in a hurry.
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