Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 chopped leek
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp. Olive oil
• 8 plum tomatoes (peeled) ( I prefer fresh)
• 2 cans of 8 oz. tomato sauce (no added salt)
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1 lb. penne pasta

GARNISH:

• Grated Romano cheese
• Hot pepper flakes

 

Method

Saute leek and garlic in oil, add plum tomatoes and mash with a manual masher.
Add 2 cans of tomato sauce and the basil. Bring to a boil, add the peas and simmer 20 minutes.
Boil the pasta, drain, combine the sauce and pasta in a bowl. Serve with grated Romano cheese and hot pepper flakes

Serves 4-6

– Grandma Laura Carcioppolo