Alla Checca

• tomatoes, seeded and diced↗5
• garlic cloves, minced↗4
• fresh basil1⁄2 cup
• olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗
• grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons
• pasta↗1 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil in a non-metal bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in salt.

3. 3

   Cover with plastic wrap.

4. 4

   Allow to sit at room temperature at least 2 hours, or as long as 10 hours.

5. 5

   Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

6. 6

   Drain.

7. 7

   Pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta, and toss.

8. 8

   Add grated Parmesan cheese to your liking.