Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog
INGREDIENTS
3–4 San Marzano tomatoes
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and roasted
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Pasta of choice, for two
PREPARATION
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; immerse tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Remove tomatoes with tongs or a slotted spoon immediately and let cool just enough to cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Combine oil, tomatoes, garlic, salt/pepper, and pepper flakes in a large bowl.
- Using the now-hot water, prepare enough pasta for two people, drain well, and pour into the bowl.
- Mix well, and let sit for 5 minutes to help soften the tomatoes and mellow the garlic flavor.
- Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.
Serves 2. Total time needed, 30 minutes.
Cook’s note: Quinoa, barley, and couscous work well with this recipe in place of pasta.