Alla Checca Sauce

Ingredients

8 med ripe Roma tomatoes 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut a shallow X in the tops of the tomatoes with a sharp knife. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Core and peel tomatoes.

2. Chop the peeled tomatoes. You should have about 4 cups.

3. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Place salted tomatoes in a colander and allow to dry.

4. Combine the minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, olive oil, black pepper and red pepper in a medium sauce pan. Add the drained tomatoes and heat until warm. Serve over pasta.