This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Notre Dame chapter.
During the summer months, local farmer’s markets are brimming with fresh tomatoes. If you’re looking for a pasta dinner that doesn’t absolutely ruin your summer diet, this quick and easy pasta sauce is your golden ticket. It’s flavorful and nutritious.

Pasta Salsa Fresca
Ingredients
Instructions
Gather your ingredients.
Make 1 pound of your favorite pasta in well-salted water for 9 minutes.
In the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking, heat olive oil at medium-high heat.
Add chopped tomatoes and basil. Cook for 1 minute.
Mix and drain pasta.
Add salsa fresca, salt and pepper, and Parmigiana cheese to the pasta. Serve!