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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Nothing is easier on a hot summer day than this recipe. Only fresh tomatoes, please. It's a hit with everyone who has had it!!! Cook time includes 2 hours to marinate. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced  |  
                                                6 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                1 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)  |  
                                                1 tablespoon dried basil  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, peeled & minced  |  
                                                3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the table  |  
                                                salt & pepper  |  
                                                1 lb good quality pasta  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Combine all the ingredients, except the pasta. 2. Marinate for at least 2 hours. 3. The longer, the better. 4. Marinate at room temperature. 5. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente . 6. Drain thouroughly& transfer to a bowl. 7. Add the sauce and toss. 8. Adjust your seasonings to taste and serve with extra parmesan cheese. 9. You may use spaghetti, zitis, shells or rotini.                              | 
                         
                         
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