Alla Checca
Makes 4-6 servings
5 fresh, large, red-ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound pasta
1. Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a
non-metal bowl. Stir in salt. Cover with plastic wrap.
Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as
long as 10 hours.
2. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done.
Drain. Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss. Add grated
cheese to your liking.