Linguine with Tomatoes & Basil
How To Make Linguine with Tomatoes & 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.

 

 

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