This is our go-to dinner option when we want it fast, want it delicious, and want it vegetarian. In the time it takes to boil the water and cook most dried pasta, the sauce is done. Want a yummy fast dinner? On your mark, get set, GO!
Pasta with Quick Rustic Tomato Sauce
Finely dice a couple of cloves of garlic and quickly saute them in olive oil
Add several diced fresh tomatoes (4 or 5) to the pan and continue to cook on medium heat, stirring often
Season liberally with salt and pepper.
The tomatoes will soften quickly and create a chunky sauce in about 10 minutes or so.
When the tomatoes are ready, add about a tablespoon of butter to the sauce and stir it in. (yeah, butter..it really makes a difference!)
Sprinkle in a large handful of chopped, fresh basil leaves.
Mix the cooked, drained pasta into the sauce until it is completely coated, and serve with freshly grated parmesean cheese.
Enjoy!
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Tags: basil, butter, garlic, olive oil, pasta, quick tomato sauce, tomatoes
