Sy Tomashoff's Pasta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes

from the Dark Shadows Celebrity Cookbook

Dark Shadows scenic director, Sy Tomashoff offers Pasta with Fresh Basil and Tomatoes in the Dark Shadows Celebrity Cookbook and it's just what one might expect from a highly talented artist.  The ingredients are basic, colorful, and beautifully assembled to create a small masterpiece on the plate.  The simple sauce composed of olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and parsley, and finished with a splash of chicken broth, is prepared during the nine or so minutes that it takes for the pasta to boil.  Toss it together and serve.  I took Mr. Tomashoff's suggestion and had it with a green salad and crusty bread.  Light clean flavors that were at once very satisfying, this dish is perfect for a summer evening.  It reminded me of other interesting pasta recipes from various artists' and writers' cookbooks because of its fine classic ingredients and elegant appearance.  A different and rather sophisticated way to serve pasta, I can imagine that this is a favorite dishMr. Tomashoff enjoys preparing when he's at home.