Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Favorite Tomato and Basil Pasta

This is one of my absolute favorite things to make when fresh tomatoes are ready to pick in the garden. It is easy tastes REALLY good. Hope you enjoy!!
6 cups Chopped tomatoes (if I don't have fresh tomatoes you I use petite canned tomatoes, just drain them)
1/2 cup chopped Fresh Basil (chop it first then measure it)
3 Tablespoons EVOO
3 Cloves Garlic, minced or chopped (I just use the kind in a jar, lazy, I know)
1 Tablespoon Sugar
Sprinkle of Salt
Sprinkle of Pepper
3/4 Cups Chicken Broth
3/4 Cups White Grape Juice (or apple juice, or cooking wine)
Pasta
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, or Grated Parm Cheese
Grilled Chicken, optional

Combine chopped tomatoes, basil, EVOO, Garlic, Sugar, Salt, and Pepper in a non metal bowl and let it sit for at least an hour. Combine Chicken Broth and juice and bring to a boil. Let it reduce by half (I think it usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes - I don't measure it, just estimate). Cook pasta. Add tomatoes to chicken broth mixture until they are heated through. Toss sauce and veggies, add cheese, and enjoy!!!