TOMATO AND FONTINA PASTA "SAUCE"

Tomato and Fontina Pasta

Provided by BurgundyS

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 cups cored and chopped ripe tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons salt
7 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/2 lb fontina or 1/2 lb taleggio, cut into cubes
1 lemon, juice of
pepper (fresh ground is best)
1 1/2-2 lbs of a combination pasta (bowtie, shell, fusilli)

Steps:

Combine tomatoes and their juice with garlic, basil, oregano, salt and 6 T. of oil. Mix well.
Add the cheese and cover and marinate for 1 hour or more at room temperature.
Just before serving add the lemon juice and pepper.
Cook pasta, drain and return to cooking pot. 5. Add the remaining 1 T. of oil and season with salt and pepper.
Pour half the sauce on the pasta and toss.
Because the pasta cools quickly, this dish is best portioned onto warm plates.
Serve the remaining sauce on top of the pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1105.5, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 1636.5, Carbohydrate 137.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 9, Protein 38.8