Pasta wit fresh basil~ tomato & parmesan

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesRadiatore
½cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsFreshly squeezed lemon juice
cupChopped fresh basil
3cupsChopped very ripe Italian
Tomatoes
¾cupFreshly grated parmesan
Cheese
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh basil leaves (garnish)

Directions

Cook pasta in 4 qts boiling water until very al dente. Drain and toos with olive oil and lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring the pasta to coat throughly. Add chopped basil, tomatoes, cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix throughly but gently. Garnish with basil leaves.