Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Recipe

Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes Recipe

1/2 lb. pasta, penne or Garganelle
2 big seeded & coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
1 chopped garlic clove
4 drained & chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of loosely packed fresh basil
Pepper & salt to season

On a big bowl, mix together oil, garlic, pepper, salt & the sun-dried tomatoes. Let this mixture marinate for about 45 mins. in room temp. and stir it often.

In the meantime, cook the pasta and while it is still hot, add in the marinated mixture. Top with some chopped basil then serve.