Linguiniwithfreshtomatoesandbasil Recipes

TOMATO BASIL LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1-1/2 hours. , Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Toss with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

LINGUINI WITH GARLICKY SHRIMP AND FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the linguine as per directions, drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tsp butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1/4 tsp of salt and add to skillet.
• Cook until pink and opaque, 1 1/2 -2 min each side. Transfer to a plate.
• Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, soak stirring until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and remaining salt, cook striirring occassionally, until the tomatoes just begin to wilt, 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrinp and cook until heated through, about 1 min longer.
• Add the cooked linguini, parsley, and lemon juice, cook, tossing until combined.

LINGUINE WITH RAW TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the tomatoes, making sure to reserve the juice. Place tomatoes and juice in large bowl. Add the vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, and the basil. Add the tablespoon of olive oil to a saute pan over medium high heat. Saute the garlic for 3 minutes, stirring. (Do not allow it to brown). Add to tomato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let mixture sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, cook linguine in a large pot of boiling, salted water. When pasta is al dente, drain in a large colander, then transfer to a large bowl. Toss linguine with a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and then with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Divide linguine among 4 to 6 bowls. Top each bowl with about a cup of tomato chunks, retrieved from the tomato mixture with a slotted spoon. Ladle the remaining liquid around.

CREAMY LINGUINE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in Dutch oven or large deep skillet as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and onions; cook 15 min. or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed pepper; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add spinach; cover. Cook 5 min. Stir in beans; cook, covered, 2 min. or until spinach is wilted and beans are heated through.
• Drain pasta; cover to keep warm. Cook broth and Neufchatel in Dutch oven 1 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta; toss to coat. Stir in cauliflower mixture. Serve topped with nuts and Parmesan.

LINGUINE WITH ROOT VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Add carrots, parsnips, scallions, and radishes the last 4 minutes of cooking. Add chickpeas and currants the last 1 minute of cooking.
• Drain pasta mixture, reserving ¾ cup cooking liquid. Return pasta mixture to the pot; stir in garlic, crushed red pepper, and the reserved cooking liquid. Sprinkle with basil.

BUTTERED LINGUINE WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water to the desired degree of doneness.
• Drain, but do not rinse.
• Return to the pot.
• Toss in the remaining ingredients and warm over low heat until the butter and cheese melts (about 1 minute).
• Serve immediately as a side dish or entrée.