Rustic Italian Summer Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. 01
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
2. 02
   While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 03
   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to break down and form a sauce.
5. 05
   Season the tomato sauce with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. 06
   Drain the cooked spaghetti and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
7. 07
   Add the drained spaghetti to the tomato sauce in the skillet and toss to combine. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
8. 08
   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the torn basil leaves.
9. 09
   Serve the pasta with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.