Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic-Basil Toast - Recipe.com

By Valarie

Kalamata olives add flavor to the homemade tomato sauce in this vegetarian pasta meal. And it's ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

• 10 ounces dried linguini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced or 1 Tbsp. bottled minced garlic
• 2 English muffins, split
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 pint small tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or pasta water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup halved, pitted kalamata olives (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat broiler. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the oil and about one-third of the minced garlic; brush on cut sides of muffins. Place muffins on baking sheet. Broil, 3 to 4 inches from broiler, for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil; set aside.

3. In large saucepan heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add remaining garlic, basil, and the tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes; add broth and sugar. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until tomatoes soften. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and olives; heat through. Sprinkle cheese and basil.

4. Serve toasted muffins with pasta. Top with Parmesan and basil. Makes 4 servings.