Pasta "al Sugo Freddo" - Fresh Tomato Sauce

Submitted by Wendy's Kitchen

"The sauce for this recipe must be made ahead and left to stand for 4 hours. This makes it ideal for either a main meal or appetiser for guests."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9

ingredients

• 500 g tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 150 g mozzarella cheese, diced
• 12 basil leaves, finely shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 dried red chili, crushed
• fresh pepper
• salt
• 500 g penne pasta

directions

1. Toss all sauce ingredients together. Let stand 4 hours.
2. Cook pasta until al dente and toss through sauce.
3. Serve with crusty bread.