Linguine With Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

About this recipe

A quick and healthy vegetarian dinner option featuring a vibrant tomato basil sauce served over linguine. Perfect for busy evenings and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

• 460 ml Bertolli Dress & Drizz Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
• 500 G Reggia Linguni
• 100 g D'Lecta Parmesan Extra Hard Cheese Block
• 400 g Pastazara Finely Chopped Tomatoes
• 50 g Basil
• 1 kg Tata Salt (Vacuum Evaporated Iodised)
• 1 pack (100 g) Tata Sampann Pure Black Pepper Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Stir in 4-5 chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and a handful of basil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. 4. Meanwhile, cook 400 g linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
5. 5. Toss the cooked linguine with the tomato basil sauce, adding the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. 6. Serve hot, garnished with 50 g grated Parmesan cheese.