Fresh Pasta

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 Cups red and yellow ripe Tomatoes
  • 3 Garlic Cloves - peeled and minced
  • 1/4 Cup minced fresh Basil
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh Oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 7 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 lb Fontina Cheese - 1 inch cubes
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 1/2 lbs of Pasta
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes and their juice with the garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and 6 Tbsp of olive oil
  2. Mix well, then add cheese and cover/marinate at room temp for at least 1 hour
  3. Cook pasta according to package, drain, and return to pot
  4. Add the remaining Tbsp of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. After the hour has passed, add the lemon juice and pepper to the sauce.
  6. Fold sauce with pasta and toss. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4 - 6

Notes

  • If not using fresh oregano, use like 1/2 Tbsp of dried oregano