Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil is the perfect pasta recipe for those hot summer days when you garden is plentiful with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil.
Just thinking of this outstanding Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil pasta dish makes me eager for summer! This pasta dish is a simple, classic Italian-style fare that makes the most of summer’s tomatoes.
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- 6 very ripe large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size chunks*
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano), freshly grated
- 3/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 (16-ounce) package linguine pasta, uncooked
- Parmesan Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano), freshly grated
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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.
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Add tomato mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
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Transfer onto individual serving plates and garnish with additional parmesan cheese.
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Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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* Learn How To Peel Fresh Tomatoes.