Tomatoes get a bad reputation, and most of this reputation has to do with old wives’ tales. It is true that tomatoes are a nightshade fruit, but nightshades are not a bad word like everyone mistakenly thinks. They are a nightshade fruit, because tomatoes contain small amounts of alkaloids, and the alkaloid found in tomatoes
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46. Pasta alla Checca
INGREDIENTS 12 ounces gluten free penne (jovial is my favorite)3 cups organic heirloom cherry tomatoes12 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)½ cup pinot grigio¼ cup avocado oil¼ extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon red chili flakes1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon black pepper½ tablespoon saltSalt for pasta water½ cup parm (freshly grated) INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a large