Linguine with fresh tomatoes and basil

 

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Ingredients (serves 3-4)

  • 5 large tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 Tbsp (30mL) extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt

  • 1/2 cup (20g) fresh basil leaves, or more, coarsely chopped

  • 1/2 cup (65g) reduced fat mozzarella cheese

  • 12 ounces (340g) linguine, uncooked

  • 1/2 cup (30g) Parmesan or pecorino cheese, freshly grated

  • Pepper to taste

 

Place tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil, mozzarrella cheese and salt in a medium-sized bowl and toss to mix. This mixture can rest, covered, for an hour or so.

Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain and pour into a serving bowl. Add tomato mixture and toss with linguine. The hot pasta will melt the mozzarrella cheese. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top.