Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 7 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2-1/2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. drain and set aside.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
• 3 add tomatoes, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and tomato paste to pan and turn heat to medium-high. cook for about 10 minutes or until tomatoes have begun to lose their shape. stir in remaining tablespoon olive oil and basil.
• 4 place pasta in large bowl and stir in sauce and parmesan cheese. serve immediately.