Penne With Tomatoes Basil and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 to 4 ripe tomatoes
• seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• green part removed
• minced
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the penne in boiling salted water and drain when al dente.
2. Pour the oil into a large serving bowl and add the penne.
3. Toss and add the tomatoes, basil and garlic.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.