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Summer Garden Pasta Sauce

- to be used over spaghetti or angel hair:

3 large or 4 small very ripe tomatoes peeled, cored, and  chopped 4 basil leaves, torn or cut chiffonade (chopped in strips) plus 2-3 leaves for garnish
freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 tbsp.  extra virgin olive oil
freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 lb. angel hair pasta
prepare tomatoes and add fresh basil, olive oil, and black pepper to taste.  Mix & set aside.  cook pasta according to directions.  Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 2-3 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese.  Mix.  Add uncooked tomato mixture.  Serve with 2-3 whole leaves of basil on top as a garnish.
Not as heavy as usual pasta fare - perfect for hot day!