Rustic Italian Tomato and Basil Pasta with Aged Parmesan

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 On a clean surface, form a mound with the flour and create a well in the center. Add the eggs and salt into the well.
2. 2 Using a fork, slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut into your preferred pasta shape. Set aside.
4. 4 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet. Stir occasionally and let simmer for 15 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down into a sauce.
6. 6 Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the torn basil leaves and stir well.
7. 7 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fresh pasta for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta.
8. 8 Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce and toss to combine. Let the pasta absorb the sauce for 2 minutes.
9. 9 Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated aged Parmesan cheese.