Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil over Spaghetti
What better way to enjoy the fleeting flavors of summer than with an unadulterated, raw sauce that features heirloom tomatoes in all their tangy glory, accented by the bright flavor of fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti noodles
Sauce
- 6 in medium -season tomatoes roughly chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 10 leaves basil cut into ribbons
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for sauce in a large bowl and let sit for 4 hours so flavors can meld.
- Boil noodles till al dente and toss with sauce.
- Top with fresh grated Parmesan.
Notes
Do not use traditional store bought tomatoes for this recipe. They will be lacking in flavor since they are typically faux ripened. You want fresh picked, in-season, tomatoes. Any of your favorite heirloom tomatoes are fine. I used a mixture of beefsteak, paste, and cherry tomatoes.
Any extra sauce can be enthusiastically sopped up with a crusty baguette loaf or placed atop bruschetta.