What to do with a bazillion tomatoes, some fresh basil and a hungry husband? Make dinner. My first thought was bruschetta! Then I thought about the naked pasta in the fridge so I warmed up the noodles in some hot water, you know the way Olive Garden does it (start rant-no, they don’t make their own food in the restaurant. I know I just broke your heart. It comes to them from some industrial kitchen, off a truck, in large Ziplocks they toss in hot water, warm up then put on a nice plate. You are so distracted by “neverending salad and sticks” that you don’t notice the food is gross and reheated-end rant). I served this sauce over top, not to make a statement, but mostly because I was too lazy to put this sauce on simmer at like noon, so what’s the point to heat it up at 7pm? No point. I give you raw tomato sauce.
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, about 3 large tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- a pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 pound spaghetti (grab vegan version if you like)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (omit if vegan)
Veg Bon Vivant 
That looks terrific and I hate to heat up the house if I don’t have to!
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This was actually BETTER than cooked sauce in my opinion. Something about delish fresh tomatoes.
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