Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Estimated cooking time: 35 min.

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

• 6 medium tomatoes

• 6 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves coarse salt

• 1 pound pasta (fusilli or spaghetti)

• Parmesan cheese, for serving

• Make chile oil: Stir together 1/2 cup oil and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours or up to 2 days

• Make sauce: Core tomatoes and tear into bite-size pieces directly into a serving bowl. Add garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, the oregano, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1/2 cup oil. Lightly crush together using a wooden spoon. Let stand at room temperature 1 to 8 hours.

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt to taste. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain. Add hot pasta to tomato mixture. Discard garlic cloves. Serve with Parmesan cheese for grating and with the chile oil for drizzling.