Summer Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 c. coarsely chopped pitted black olives
3 scallions, cut into thin diagonal slices
1 clove garlic, minced fine
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 whole fresh basil leaves, slivered
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 lb. shaped pasta (penne, ziti or fusilla), cooked al dente and drained

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, scallions, garlic, salt, pepper and basil.
Gently toss in olive oil.
Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours for flavors to develop.
To serve, toss the cooked pasta into the prepared sauce and serve at room temperature.