Sheffield— As tomato/basil season is soon upon us, a recipe from a long lost friend comes to mind. Many of the recipes that I make through the years have come from friends and whenever I make them, I recall really good times with really good friends. Here is a wonderful, easy, go-to pasta recipe that serves six people, perfect for making new memories with friends, old and new.
Irene Marcello’s Pasta
4 medium tomatoes or 8 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
6 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 to 1 pound of Pasta
Parmesan cheese to taste
Mix all the ingredients except the pasta. Let stand for at least 2 hours.
Boil and drain the pasta.
Stir tomato and cheese mixture into hot pasta.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Tips:
Add more of this or less of that, depending on your taste.
Made it in the morning and then served later on with piping hot pasta.
This recipe can be halved for two or three people.
