Today I made one of the quintessential summer dishes, Linguine with Tomato and Basil. I used cherry tomatoes from my garden, but grape tomatoes are also great. The whole dish is enhanced with lots of fresh basil. Really tasty, the sweet and juicy tomatoes create a perfect balance of flavors. Try them because they are truly delicious. I used linguine, but spaghetti is also perfect, and even short pasta pairs wonderfully with this classic sauce that never goes out of style. Finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this dish celebrates Italian cuisine in all its simplicity.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 18 oz cherry tomatoes
- to taste basil
- to taste salt
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 12 oz linguine
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Pasta Pot
- Ladle
Steps
In a frying pan, sauté the chopped shallot and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the washed and halved cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
Add the basil and cook for another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, boil the linguine in plenty of salted water for the time indicated on the package.
Pour the al dente linguine over the tomatoes, mix and serve.
Before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
