James's Pasta Tomato Salsa
8 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c Sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 c Sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 c White onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, minced
8 Basil leaves
1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
White pepper
1/2 lb Angel hair pasta
Crushed dried hot red pepper
Grated Romano cheese
Combine tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic with basil and
olive oil. Season to taste with sea salt and white pepper. Cook pasta in boiling
salted water until al dente. Drain well. Place pasta on plate and top with
vegetable sauce. Serve crushed hot red pepper and Roman cheese on side. Makes 2
servings as an entree, 4 as an appetizer.
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