basil, tomato and garlic pasta

so ready for summer. bought some tomato and basil plants this weekend. could not wait for the taste of summer so last night I made pasta. simple and yummy.

basil, tomato and garlic pasta

olive oil

1 box/can of Pomi or San Marzano crushed tomatoes

2-3 cloves of garlic

palmful of red pepper

angel hair, cooked

8 leaves of basil, sliced (go ahead and buy a plant at the grocery store- its cheaper in the long run. do not cut individual leaves, cut the main stem with leaves)

mound of grated percino romano cheese

kosher salt

heat pan on medium high heat for a few seconds. drizzle your olive oil around the pan three complete circle. put in tomatoes, and let it simmer 20 minutes or until sauce thickens. 5 minutes after tomatoes have been cooking, add garlic and red pepper. cook angel hair one minute less than total cooking time (did mine for 5 minutes). drain pasta and add to sauce, stirring until coated. add basil, cheese and kosher salt. stir until well mixed and immediately serve with more cheese on top.

best eaten on the porch with a glass of read wine.