This is a great simple sauce that celebrates the freshness of summer. If you are short on time, substitute with Mrs. Wages Pasta Sauce Mix….

Ingredients:
1/4 olive oil
8 cups peeled tomatoes chopped seeded if desired
4 cloves fresh garlic chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in pan add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few seconds, do not let garlic burn.
2. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Just before serving turn off heat add fresh herbs stir and cover until ready to serve.
4. Toss in freshly cooked pasta with ¼ cup hot pasta water, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Serve this with a salad for a light dinner or with a grilled steak and fresh vegetable for something a bit more substantial.