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Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese

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Summer Pasta with Basil, Tomatoes and Cheese
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4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound small macaroni shells
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 pound Italian Fontina, finely diced

 In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, garlic, basil, mint, salt, pepper, hot pepper flakes, and olive oil.  Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, 2 to 3 hours.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni al dente. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.  Spoon off 1/4 cup liquid from tomatoes
and toss with macaroni to coat.  While macaroni is still warm, add both cheeses and toss. Add tomatoes with their liquid and mix well. Serve
warm or at room temperature.  Serves 6 to 8.

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