Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes , cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 pound Brie , rind removed, torn into irregular pieces; 1 cup fresh basil leaves , rinsed, patted dry and cut into strips; 3 cloves garlic , peeled and finely minced; 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. best-quality olive oil; 1/2 tsp. salt , plus additional to taste; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds linguine; Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , for garnish (optional); Lemon Rind

3 steps

Try the recipe for Sheila Lukins' Linguine with Tomatoes and Basil from the cookbook The Silver Palate Cookbook.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:53:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories6201.4 kcal (310%)

Total Fat365.4 g (522%)

Carbs541.7 g (208%)

Sugars38.4 g (43%)

Protein190.3 g (381%)

Sodium4098.1 mg (205%)

Fiber31.4 g (112%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

4tomatoes

large, ripe, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 poundBrie

rind removed, torn into irregular pieces

1 cupfresh basil leaves

rinsed, patted dry and cut into strips

3 clovesgarlic

peeled and finely minced

1 cupolive oil

best-quality

½ tspsalt

plus additional to taste

½ tspfreshly ground black pepper

1.5 poundslinguine

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Freshly grated, for garnish, optional

lemon rind

Instructions

Step 1

At least 2 hours before serving, combine the tomatoes, Brie, basil, garlic, the 1 cup olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Bring 6 quarts salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the linguine, and boil until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the pasta and immediately toss with the tomato sauce. Serve at once, passing the peppermill, and the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if you like.