This is the perfect recipe for those hot summer days when you garden is plentiful with fresh tomatoes and basil.
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Linguine with Tomatoes & Basil
Recipe Type:
Pasta,
Tomato,
Basil
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients:
6 very ripe large
tomatoes
, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces*
1/2 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
1 cup fresh
basil leaves, cut into strips
1 cup freshly-grated
Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
3/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
4 cloves
garlic, minced
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon coarsely-ground pepper
1 (16-ounce) package uncooked
linguine pasta
Freshly-grated
Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
* Learn
How To Peel Fresh Tomatoes.
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, basil, parmesan cheese, black olives, green olives, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until blended.
Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan.
Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly.
Add tomato mixture and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer onto individual serving plates and garnish with additional parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.