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Easy and Delicious Pasta Dishes

Fresh Tomato Pasta This is one of my favorite EASY dishes, a delightful change of pace for pasta lovers. It is meant to be a “fresh from the garden” taste experience, that does not need the typical overload of garlic, spices and onions associated with the usual spaghetti sauce. Serves 2 3-4 large tomatoes 1 bunch fresh basil 4 tablespoons butter (more or less to taste) ½ cup+ Asiago or Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and fresh ground pepper ½ pound angel hair spaghetti Optional: substitute cream for 2 tablespoons of butter Note: If using hot house or not-so-nice-fresh tomatoes, add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Peel, core and chop the tomatoes. Roll cut the basil into slivers. Cook the