Pasta withTomato Salsa Cruda
Ingredients
| 1 and 1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped | ||
| 3 tbs olive oil | ||
| 3 cloves garlic, crushed | ||
| 1 small onion, minced | ||
| 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional) | ||
| 1/2 cup chopped basil | ||
| 1/2 lb fresh pasta | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| Basil for garnish |
This sauce works well with fresh pasta.
- Mash together the tomatoes with 3 tbs of olive oil, garlic cloves and chopped basil.
- Add the jalapeno if using.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let sit for at least 1 hour before using.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Once the pasta is done add to 2 serving plates, then top with fresh basil leaves.
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