Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. firm, ripe tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 or 4 large basil sprigs
  • 1/2 lb. rotelle pasta or other shaped pasta to catch the sauce

Method

  • Rinse the tomatoes; core and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Mince the garlic.
  • Mix the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar in a bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes.