Basic Tomato Sauce (Summer Sauce)

*Recipe Follows Story

Finding the right dinner on a warm night can be tricky.

I never want to feel heavy bellied (with the exception of maybe having a kid one of these days) - I want to feel satisfied and light…

It’s late.
I just got in from work.
I’ve yet to walk my dog.
I’m hot.  I’m tired.  I’m horny.

I went tomato crazy at a local market because the goods looked ripe and ready for the taking. However, I was taking the tomatoes nowhere, none too quickly, which forced them to sit on my table, in a bowl, and into a quasi over ripened state.

I’m ready to take those tomatoes to a safe place now, my tummy.

Summer Sauce 

3 T. olive oil
4 cloves of garlic
4 plum tomatoes
2 Vine tomatoes
1 pint of cherry tomatoes
4 leaves of basil
Kosher salt

-Place olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a large pan - on low to medium heat
-Cook until fragrant
-Add tomatoes, salt and basil
-Cook down, 15 minutes or so
-Add a tablespoon or two of water if your sauce is looking a little dry

*Serve this light late night masterpiece with any type of pasta and top with parmigiano