Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce

This quick and fragrant summer dish will have you eating in no time!

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds ripe but firm tomatoes
12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 scallions, minced
1/3 cup sliced black or green olives
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Plunge the tomatoes in, remove the pot from heat, let stand one minute and drain. When cool enough to handle, slip off the skins, dice the tomatoes and set aside.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain. In a serving bowl, combine the pasta and tomatoes the remaining ingredients. Toss well and serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Nava Atlas; www.vegkitchen.com.