Step 1

Wash tomatoes, pat dry, then cut away stem part and cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.

Step 2

Put diced tomatoes into large glass or crockery bowl.

Step 3

Wash basil leaves and spin dry or dry with paper towel. Finely chop basil with chef’s knife and add to tomatoes.

Step 4

If you have fresh thyme, wash several thyme branches, pat dry, then strip off the leaves, finely chop, and add into bowl with basil and tomatoes.

Step 5

Add olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and hot pepper flakes and gently combine.

Step 6

Let sauce mixture sit on the counter at room temperature for at least one hour and as long as all day.

Step 7

Serve sauce with hot cooked pasta or sauteed Zucchini Noodles, with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.