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Salsa Di Pomodoro A Crudo Di Flavia

Salsa Di Pomodoro A Crudo Di Flavia is built on Fresh Sweet Mature and Vineripened Tomatoes. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb
• to taste

Method (preview)

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   Tomatoes 4 lg fresh basil leaves, torn

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   Generous 1/2 teaspoon salt,

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   Cut out the tough area around the core of each tomato and cut the tomatoes into quarters lengthwise.

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   Using your fingers, push out excess seeds.

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   Cut the tomatoes into rough dice or chop them coarsely.

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   Place the tomatoes in the bowl in which you will serve the pasta, or in a sauce dish if using with fish.

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   Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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   Insert a knife into the avocado at the top, where the navel is.

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   Cut into the avocado until you reach the seed, then make a clean incision all the way around the length of the fruit.

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    The seed should fall right out.

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    Peel and thinly slice each half crosswise; then cut the slices further into small strips or dice.

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    Add the avocado to the bowl with the other ingredients.

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    Toss to mix and allow to stand at room temperature while the pasta or fish cooks.

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    Ahead of time note: Make the sauce up to 2 hours in advance. Cover and leave at room temperature until ready to serve.

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    Recipe By:CHEF DU JOUR SHOW #DJ9212

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    Oct 1996 08:56:25 -0500