Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil |
Serves 4 as a main course |
For all ingredients, please use that are organic or grown without pesticides. |
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16 ounces |
Ancient Harvest gluten free linguine or your favorite |
2 1/2 pounds |
sweet cherry tomatoes such as sweet 100?s, sun golds, or grape |
2 cloves |
garlic, finely chopped |
2-4 tablespoons |
extra virgin olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon |
crushed red chili pepper |
1/4 cup |
fresh basil, chiffonade |
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sea salt or finishing salt such as maldon or himalayan |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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toasted pine nuts or ground brazil nuts |
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Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil for the pasta. |
Cut all of the tomatoes into halves. |
Cut the basil into a chiffanade. Roll a bunch of the leaves together like a cigar and thinly slice across the leaves leaving you with thin ribbons. |
Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and the crushed red peppers. Lower the heat to prevent the garlic from burning. Allow to heat for only a minute or so. It will be just enough time for the flavors to infuse the oil. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine the flavors. |
Remove from heat until the water is boiling for the pasta to be cooked. |
Put the pasta into the water. If you are using the Ancient Harvest linguine, set a timer for 6 minutes. If you are using another pasta of your liking, set the timer for about 1 minute less than the package suggests. |
Return the garlic and tomatoes to medium high heat. They should soften and release their juices yet remain somewhat intact. |
Drain the finished pasta. Add to the tomatoes. Add the basil and another 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. |
Serve with an additional sprinkling of basil. If you wish to add a tablespoon or so of toasted pine nuts or ground brazil nuts at the end, it will be a tasty addition. |
*Ground brazil nuts make a great plant-based substitute for parmesan cheese. It does not taste like parmesan, but has some similar characteristics. Although they are high in calories, brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium, B complex vitamins, and magnesium. |