Pasta Salad * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes (2 1/2 lb.)
4 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. fresh basil
salt and pepper
1/2 c. olive oil
1 lb. pasta
1/4 lb. white cheese (Muenster or Fontina)
1/2 c. Parmesan

Preparation

Chop tomatoes (approximately 6 cups) in large bowl.
Add seasonings and oil.
Let stand several hours or overnight; return to room temperature.
Cook pasta.
Add 1/4 cup oil from tomatoes and Parmesan to hot pasta and toss.
Add 1/2 tomatoes; toss. Grate white cheese; add to pasta with rest of tomatoes.
Toss and serve.