Summer! Not over yet.

Oh September, such a wonderful month.  Football begins, there's a slight chill in the air, and summer vegetables are still going strong.  Now is the time to soak up all summer has to offer,  before you know it they will move over for cooler days.  So, go on, make a delicious meal chalk full of summer goodness, sit outside, enjoy the hot summer sun and reflect on everything that this wonderful season has to offer. 

Marinated Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta Pasta

Ingredients:

1lb. Tomatoes (any variety or a mixture thereof)

1 T. Red Wine Vinegar

1 t. Sugar

1 t. of garlic, minced

1 t. Salt

1/2 t. Pepper

8 oz. Ricotta 

1 cup Basil roughly chopped 

3/4 lb Spaghetti

Chop the tomatoes (if they are cherry tomatoes, halve them)  and set in a bowl.  Add vinegar, garlic, sugar,  salt, and pepper to the tomatoes.  Mix and let sit for about 4-8 hours (the more time it sits the better it gets). When it's time for dinner cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and put the pasta in a large sauté pan over med heat, add the tomatoes, ricotta (reserve 2T.), chopped basil (reserve 2T.).  Toss until combined and warmed through.  Serve and top with remaining ricotta and basil. Enjoy!