Tomato Salad Spaghetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 lbs tomatoes, very ripe, coarsely chopped with liquid reserved
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 lb spaghetti
freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

Preparation

In a small skillet, over medium-low heat, heat 1 T. of the oil. Add garlic and cook; stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Do not brown. Transfer to a large bowl.
To the garlic in the bowl, add the tomatoes and their liquid, the remaining 3 T. olive oil, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix well. Let stand for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
Just before you are ready to serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Turn into a large pasta bowl, add the sauce, and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese to taste and serve.