Pasta With Basil and Tomato

Submitted by Pinaygourmet 345142

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

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• 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.

Reviews

[Nicole Dominiqueacu]

Yummy! Family raves!

 

[patti k.]

This is indeed simple and delicious. I served it with parmesan crusted chicken. Next time, I may use bigger tomatoes and/or use a little less pasta (I used about 3/4 lb of thin spaghetti) because I had JUST enough sauce to coat the pasta, but it tasted just great. Thanks!