Pasta with No-Cook Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely mined 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Directions: Combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic cloves, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large bow. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to let flavors meld together. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and toss hot pasta with the chopped tomato sauce. Stir in the parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Made possible with funding from the National WIC Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and does not necessarily represent the views of the CDC .