Pasta Alla Carretiera[Carter's Pasta; Pasta

Directions

1. 1

   6 ea Tomatoes 5 ea Garlic cloves 1 c Fresh basil leaves Crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 c Olive oil Salt 1 lb Spaghetti Peel and chop the toma

2. 2

   Chop very fine, or, pound in a mortar, the garlic, basil, red pepper, and a pinch of salt

3. 3

   Add the oil to the mortar little by little

4. 4

   When you have reduced these to a fairly smooth paste (not as smooth as a pesto), pour it into the tomatoes and mix well

5. 5

   Set aside for a few hours

6. 6

   Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted until al dente, drain, and place in serving bowl

7. 7

   Add tomatoes and mix again

8. 8

   Simeti, "Pomp & Sustenance"