Pasta with garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and basil

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fettucine
1 cup Good-quality olive oil --
Plus 6 tbsp
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper -- to taste
2 pounds Ripe tomatoes, peeled,
Seeded -- chopped
4 Cloves garlic -- minced
¼ cup Chopped fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese --
For accompaniment (o

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; cook fettucine until just tender (8 minutes). Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl; add 6 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss gently.

2. Mix tomatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic. Gradually stir in remaining 1 cup of olive oil. Stir in basil. Let sauce stand at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Pass grated Parmesan cheese (if used).

Recipe By : The California Culinary Academy File

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