Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, oregano or marjoram
2/3 c. olive oil
salt and pepper
1 lb. spaghetti

Preparation

Skin the tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for 1 minute only.
Lift tomatoes with a perforated spoon and plunge into a bowl of cold water.
Peel off the skin then drain tomatoes on paper towels.
Chop tomatoes into cubes and mix with herbs, olive oil and seasoning.
Put into a glass bowl and cover and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the spaghetti as directed, then drain. Toss spaghetti with tomatoes and serve immediately.