Summer Pasta with Tomatoes and Brie

It's been a hot summer here and I find myself avoiding the oven! I love this because you just have to chop up the ingredients, let them sit awhile and then boil some pasta. (from my mom)

4 large ripe tomatoes, cubed

1 lb Brie cheese; remove the rind and then cut into cubes

1 cup fresh basil, shredded

3 cloves minced garlic

3/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 lbs linguini or other pasta

Parmesan cheese for serving

Combine all ingredients except pasta in a large serving bowl. Let sit out on the counter for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook pasta until al dente, then toss with mixture until very well combined.

*Nice enough for company! My favorite kind of recipe—do all the prep ahead of time, and then you can sit out on the porch with a drink. Serve crusty bread and good butter on the side.