Alla checca pasta is a delectable pasta dish which can be prepared in a jiffy. All you have to cook is the pasta, toss in the sauce and you are all set. You may add some chili flakes to give the dish some kick.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
5 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt to and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1lb. pasta
Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil in a medium sized bowl. Season it with salt and pepper. Stir. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Let it sit for at least two hours or refrigerate it overnight.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions or until it is al dente. Drain well. Transfer it to a large bowl or pot. Add the tomato mixture over the hot pasta. Gently toss. Divide it among individual plates and top them with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.
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