Simple and Yummy

 Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes

 Serves 4

2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped

4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

½ pound garganelle or penne pasta

1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed

1.   Combine fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2.   Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well, and while still hot, toss with tomato mixture.

3.   Coarsely chop basil, and combine with pasta. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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