Olive Oil
Tomatoes
(Fresh at this time of year)
Garlic
Basil (both dried and fresh)
salt
pepper
Kalamata Olives (optional)
hot red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh grated Parmesan

Just heat the olive oil, add garlic, tomatoes, dried basil, salt, pepper and hot red pepper flakes (if using).
Add olives (optional)
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Toss with pasta and fresh basil and serve.

Or make a meat sauce with some ground pork and add the cherry tomatoes.

Pork Meat sauce with Tomatoes and Basil
1 pound lean ground pork
1 small onion chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves
2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 cup of chicken broth
Crushed Red Chili Flakes
Dried basil
Fresh rosemary
Fresh basil
Optional; Add some spinach or swiss chard

Brown ground pork in a little olive oil.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
Saute until onions are tender. Add the chopped tomatoes, dried basil, Chili Flakes,
rosemary and chicken broth. Season with salt and Pepper , cover and
simmer for 45 minutes.

Just before serving add the chopped basil.
Serve over your favourite pasta shape.