Fresh Tomato And Basil Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 medium ripe tomatoes (1 lb.), seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 c. dry white vermouth
1/4 c. chicken broth
lots of freshly ground black pepper
salt
2/3 c. roughly chopped fresh basil leaves plus 3 Tbsp. for garnish
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Melt butter in a medium noncorrosive skillet.
Add garlic and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened. Add vermouth and cook on high heat until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
Add broth and continue to cook on high heat for 2 minutes longer, or until sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in pepper, salt and basil.
Taste for seasoning.
Toss with hot pasta in a serving bowl and garnish with basil.
Pass grated Parmesan cheese for each person to sprinkle to taste.
Serves 4.