Pasta With Basil and Tomato

A healthy approach to pasta, this dish is simple, delicious, healthy and easy to make, what more can you ask for?

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4-1  lb linguine
•  salt
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 4 -5  garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 3  roma tomatoes, seeded, roughly chopped
• 3  ripe tomatoes, seeded roughly chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 1  cup  packed fresh basil leaf, chopped
•  extra craked pepper (optional)
•  grated parmesan cheese (optional) or  asiago cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare and assemble all ingredients before you start cooking as this recipe moves very fast.
2. Cook linguini in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain; rinse with hot water, drain well.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet until hot; add onion and garlic, reduce heat slightly; stir and cook until onion is translucent.
4. Add tomatoes; increase heat to bubble away much of the juices from the tomatoes; cook about 3 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper and the vinegar; add the drained linguini; toss well; add basil; toss again for 1 minute. Serve at once on hot plates, topped with extra pepper and cheese if desired.