Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce

By EdieK

This simple idea is a classic favourite in any authentic Italian restaurant.

Ingredients

• Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
• 12 oz (375 g) linguine
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 medium Ontario Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
• 6 medium Ontario Tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp (10 ml) dried
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain well and stir in cheese and butter.

While linguine is cooking, heat oil in medium-size frying pan. Sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Stir in tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper; heat through, about 3 minutes.

Spoon linguine onto serving plates and top with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.