summer eats and travels

One of my favorite food bloggers, Matt Bites, posted this recipe for pasta with a fresh tomato sauce. It is very tasty without being heavy at all. A refreshing dinner for hot summer days.

Angel Hair with Fresh Tomato Sauce

garlic - Matt's recipe called for one clove but we both agreed that 1 or 2 more would be good
4-5 very ripe good size tomatoes (approx. 3 lbs?)
juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
a bit of salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
olive oil
1lb angel hair pasta

Mash the garlic or put it through a press, and then further mash it into a paste with a bit of salt.

Chop up 2/3 of the tomatoes. Grate the remaining tomatoes on the large holes of a box grater over a good size bowl. Reserve the pulp and juices but discard the skin.

Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Put aside until pasta is done - at least 10 minutes.

After making the sauce, boil the pasta according to direction. Drain and immediately toss with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with basil, olive oil, and a bit of salt.

Enjoy!


Here are some pictures from our trip to Virginia for the 4th. My goal for this summer is to visit as many states around our area as we can.

We stopped in hersey just to grab a bite to eat. I hope to go back soon and do the chocolate tour!

Finally made it to Virginia!