Sicilian Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 1kg tomatoes cored and diced
• 1 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 anchovies chopped
• 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp capers drained
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 500g dried pasta such as strozzapreti, casarecce, or gluten-free alternative
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper
• 50g pecorino or parmesan, shaved with a potato peeler (optional)
• 1/2 cup basil leaves torn, to garnish