*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               PASTA ALLA CHECCA (PASTA WITH STEEPED TOMATO

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Ripe plum tomatoes
     1/8   c            Capers
     1/2   c            Kalamata olives, pitted and
                        -halved
  20                    Fresh basil leaves, torn
                        -into small pieces
     1/4   c            Best olive oil
                        Freshly milled black pepper
   1                    Garlic clove, minced
   5       oz           Shell pasta

  1) Seed and chop the tomatoes. 2) Place tomatoes,
  capers, olives, basil, 2 T olive oil, liberal
  grindings of black pepper, and the garlic into a
  ceramic bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and place in
  the sun for 2-3 hours (or room temperature for 3-4
  hours). 3) Add the remaining olive oil to the cooked
  pasta, mix, add sauce, mix again, and mangia!
  
  Serves one.
  
  Boun Appetito!
  
  Edward
  
  eesnyder@uiuc.edu
 


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