Ingredients:
- 300g Fusilli (or other pasta)
- 5 tomatoes (or 15-20 cherry tomatoes)
- Handful of basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is best)
- Parmesan cheese to serve (optional)
Equipment:
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
Method:
- Deseed and roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Finely chop the garlic (you can use a garlic press if you prefer).
- Tear the basil into smaller pieces.
- Put the tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil in a large bowl and season with black pepper and sea salt. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon.
- Cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water according to the packet’s instructions.
- Drain the pasta using a colander.
- Toss the pasta with the fresh tomato sauce and serve, topped with grated parmesan cheese if you wish.