A vibrant and fresh pasta dish that captures the essence of summer with ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream sherry.
Ingredients
2 cups ripe tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped mint
to taste none salt
to taste none black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
splash none cream sherry
12 ounces pasta
1 cup cheese
Method
In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together juicy tomatoes, finely chopped garlic, fresh basil leaves, minced mint, salt, black pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, olive oil, and a dash of cream sherry. Let this flavorful concoction rest at room temperature for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to enhance the flavors.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until it reaches an al dente texture.
After cooking, drain the pasta and transfer it to a generous serving bowl. Set aside a quarter cup of the reserved liquid from the tomato mixture, and mix it with the pasta to ensure even coating. Add the cheese and toss gently until it starts to melt. Finally, fold in the prepared tomato mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
