Caserecce with Aglio Olio Tomato Filets

If you can’t find fresh basil, just toss in a teaspoon of dried oregano. It’s the flavor of the tomatoes, oil and garlic that are the highlight of this simple pasta dish.

Instructions

1. Place the whole tomatoes from the jar in a large bowl. Slice into filets lengthwise and discard the seeds with a sharp knife. Set aside.
2. Add the tomato puree from the bowl into a large skillet with oil, garlic and red pepper.
3. Cook on very low heat for 10 minutes with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure the heat is low enough not to brown the garlic.
4. Add tomato filets and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add shredded cheese and basil and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
7. Toss pasta into the skillet, turn up the heat and stir until the pasta absorbs the sauce.
8. Serve right out of the skillet.