Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 8 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2/3 cup to tightly packed fresh basil, minced
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb. of tagliatelle
  • salt to taste
  • 1-1/4 cup Parmigiano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
  • 6 quarts of salted water

Method

  • Mix vinegar, garlic and onion in a bowl and marinate for 15 minutes. Boil the salted water. Mix the tomatoes, basil and pepper into the vinegar mixture and marinate for another 15 minutes. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and then toll with the tomato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with parmigiano cheese.