1 Put a large pot of salted water on to boil while you prepare tomatoes
2 Core tomatoes and cut a small x on the opposite end
Set a large pot of ice water next to the range top
3 When the water is at a full boil, add the tomatoes
Time one minute and scoop out the tomatoes with a slotted spoon, dropping them into the ice water for 2 minutes
4 Slip skins off by rubbing between hands or with a small paring knife
Dice into 1/4" pieces
5 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
Add the onions
Saut? 3 to 4 minutes or until golden
6 Turn heat down to medium
Add garlic and red pepper
Saut? 1 to 2 minutes more, being careful not to burn the garlic
7 Add tomatoes, capers, sugar, salt and black pepper
Stir well and bring to a boil
Turn heat down and simmer hard for 6 to 7 minutes
8 Add basil to the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes more
9 While the sauce is simmering cook the Notta Pasta according to directions for pasta
Noodles are done when they are firm but tender
Rinse quickly with water, drain and toss with a splash of olive oil
10 Serve the hot sauce over the rice noodles for the fresh taste of summer