Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce
Suggested pasta: 1 pound farfalle Beyond pasta: Spoon over grilled shrimp, scallops, or whitefish; spread on thick slices of grilled bread. Cheese option: 5 ounces ricotta salata, cut into a 1/4 inch dice (to yield about 1 cup)
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 large cloves garlic, sliced as thinly as possible
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2 pounds cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved
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1 teaspoon kosher salt; more to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (from about one small bunch), very thinly sliced
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5 ounces ricotta salata, cut into 1/4-inch dice to yield about 1 cup (optional)
Directions
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In a 10- or 11-inch saute pan, heat the oil and garlic over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and then raise the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat to maintain a lively but not too vigorous simmer, until the tomatoes have been reduced to a thick, pulpy sauce, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle on the basil and stir to combine thoroughly.
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While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a vigorous boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain it well. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed. Toss the pasta with three-quarters of the sauce and divide among individual serving bowls. Spoon a little of the remaining sauce over each serving and sprinkle on the cheese, if you like.
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