Marinated Fresh Tomato Sauce

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Fresh juicy tomatoes. There’s nothing like them.

Marinated Fresh Tomato Sauce

from Mollie Katzen

Cut 3 large (3” diameter) ripe tomatoes into 1” chunks. Finely mince 12-15 basil leaves.

Combine tomatoes and basil in a bowl with:

1/4 C olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 lb. mozzarella, cubed

1/2 teas. salt

lots of fresh ground pepper

Let sauce stand at room temperature for about an hour before cooking the pasta.

Cook 1/2lb. spaghetti or linguine until al dente. 

Drain, transfer to a serving bowl and toss with tomato sauce and serve.

Makes 3-4 servings.