More Recipes for Basil
Here is another Great Recipe if you have a lot of Basil and good tomoatoes from the garden.
LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
4 large ripe tomatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, torn into irregular strips
1 cup clean fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
3 garlic cloves peeled and finely minced (you can use a garlic press)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon best quality olive oil (extra virgin is great)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ lbs linguine
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Combine tomatoes, Brie, basil, garlic, 1 cup olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and the pepper in a large serving bowl. Prepare at least 2 hrs or up to 6 before serving , and set aside, covered at room temperature.
Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining salt. Add the linguine and boil until tender but still firm, 8-10 minutes.
Drain pasta, and immediately toss with the tomato mixture. (You can return to pot off the heat to help melt the cheese better). Serve at once with the freshly grated cheese and freshly grated pepper.
Note: Brie cheese works very well in that it is soft and melts quick, and has a mild taste. You could probably use other soft cheeses that melt if you wish. Also reheats well in microwave.
Enjoy!
