Tomato and Basil Summer Sauce for Pasta

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I was a bit of a weird kid – Even Goddesses have moments (or perhaps more moments!).  I did not really like ketchup, I hated most pizza sauce and I was not a fan of red sauce on spaghetti.  While this should translate to the fact that I did not like tomatoes, for whatever kid-combobulated reason, I WOULD eat fresh tomatoes (especially slathered with mayo and S&P).  Jersey Tomatoes were my favorite though and I could eat them til they came out of my ears but if you made them into a red sauce … forget it.  No deal.

A lack of love for red sauce has persevered into adulthood for me.  My pizzas are all white or with very light sauce, I rarely eat bolognese or marinara or any of the other delectable choices of red sauce and ketchup still leaves me flat.  But there is one dish that has also persevered:

My Mom who is a great cook and fooodie came up with a rich but light tomato and basil summer sauce for pasta that does not offend my red sauce sensibilities.  I brought this recipe into adulthood without any changes and I make it with great success for guests and family.  Make with my favorite Dreamfields Pasta and you have the perfect summer dinner!

FRESH BASIL is mandatory!

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Tomato and Basil Summer Sauce for Pasta
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Serves: 4-6
 

Perfect for summer dinners or when you want a light pasta sauce.
Ingredients
  • 1.5 pds tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 4 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1 pd linguine (or whatever pasta you like)
  • 6 TB butter
  • 2 – 4 TB fresh basil rough chopped
  • ¾ cup of parmesan cheese

Instructions
  1. Put tomato and garlic in pan and bring to a boil. Watch your liquid and you can add some EVOO if it is drying out.
  2. Simmer about 20 min or until you have 1¼ cup.
  3. Cook pasta.
  4. Melt butter with basil and toss with pasta.
  5. Add tomato sauce and toss.
  6. Add parmesan cheese and toss.
  7. Add light S&P to taste.
  8. Garnish with a bit of basil and a sprinkle of cheese and serve.

 

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  1. Meygann says:
    June 21, 2012 at 2:52 am

    This looks really interesting and I hope I can try this on weekends and I also hope that my husband will like my version.. Anyway, thanks for this..
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  2. Jacqueline says:
    July 7, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I love a simple and fresh tomato sauce, you can’t beat it.
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