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Penne with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Long before this recipe became popular, my friend John used to make what we appropriately called “John’s Salad.” It featured fresh garden tomatoes, garlic, a good quality olive oil and dried basil. I’ve replaced the dried basil with fresh and added a bit of lemon juice. If the tomatoes are too tart, add a pinch of sugar.
Ingredients
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Serves
4
2 garlic cloves, crushed with a pinch of salt
3 lb fresh ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 454 g package penne pasta, cooked, drained and tossed with 1 tbsp butter
1 bunch fresh basil, torn into large pieces
salt and pepper to taste
Method/Steps
In a large bowl, mix garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Let stand while pasta cooks.
Toss cooked buttered pasta with tomato mixture and divide among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with basil.