Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/3 cup onion (finely diced)
• 5-6 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
• 3 pounds fresh plum tomatoes (about 6 cups chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup (or more) basil (freshly chopped)
• 1/2 pound angel hair pasta (or other pasta, cooked according to package instructions)
• 1/2 cup (or more) Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet to medium heat. When hot, add oil to coat pan. Add onion and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 4-5 minutes).

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, vinegar, and sugar. Stir gently, breaking up tomatoes with a back of a spoon a bit until they release some juices and come to a simmer. Simmer about 45 minutes, uncovered, stirring periodically until reduced and thickened.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in basil and parmesan, toss with pasta and top with additional parmesan if desired.