LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL


Course : Pasta
Serves: 4 - 6
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Ingredients:


4 large ripe tomatoes -- cut in 1/2 inch cubes

1 pound Brie cheese -- rind removed and torn into irregular pieces

1 cup fresh basil leaves -- cleaned and cut into strips

3 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced

1/2 cup best quality olive oil

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground if possible)

6 quarts water

1 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 pounds linguine
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine in a large serving bowl; tomatoes, brie cheese, basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover bowl and set aside, at room temperature, for at least 2 hours before serving. Bring water to a boil in large pot. Add olive oil, salt and linguine Boil until tender, but firm, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and immediately toss with tomato mixture. Serve at once, passing the pepper mill and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. Sometimes we like to add crumbled cooked bacon as well. Of course you'll need hot French bread with thi

 

Nutritional Information:

2767 Calories (kcal); 26g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 92g Protein; 535g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 9857mg Sodium


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