Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
"When tomatoes are in season, consider this impressive-looking, very colorful pasta dish. The recipe doesn't require a lot of time in the kitchen, but the flavor is incredible. A perfect supper for a hot summer day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 to 1-1/2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
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(4 or 5 large beefsteak-type tomatoes or 8 to 10 plum tomatoes)
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup ripe or oil-cured black olives
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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pinch red pepper flakes
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2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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16 ounces dried capellini or vermicelli
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