No-Cook Marinara Sauce | Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs fresh, slightly overripe tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic, shaved or finely grated
• 2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated and divided into two portions
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, stemmed and chopped (optional)
• 12 oz spaghetti or pasta of choice
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped