Ingredients

  • 34 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 8 large vine-ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 23 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb fettuccine
  • 1 14 cups parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved

Method

  • Add the garlic and onion to the vinegar in a glass or pottery bowl (metal taints the flavor) and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook the pasta as directed on the box until al dente.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the vinegar and let stand while pasta cooks to blend flavors (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain pasta and toss right away with the tomato mixture.
  • Toss with the cheese and serve at once.