Pasta With Uncooked Tomato Sauce

• 4 cups ripe roma tomatoes or 4 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped large
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
• 1 cup grated romano cheese (can use Parmesan)
• 1 lb cooked large pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water for sauce

1. In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, olive oil, crushed peppers, and salt.
2. Let this mixture marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
3. While mixture is marinating, prepare pasta, making sure to reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water from finished pasta.
4. Stir reserved (hot) water and basil into tomato mixture.
5. Add pasta and toss to coat.
6. Add romano cheese and toss again.
7. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-with-uncooked-tomato-sauce-36456 (may not work)