Name: Mediterranean Linguine Recipe with Basil and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1-pound box linguine pasta; 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 cup Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 pints grape tomatoes (4 cups), cut in half; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; 18 to 20 basil leaves, cut in thin strips; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus; additional for garnish

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Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this delightful Mediterranean Linguine Recipe with Basil and Tomatoes!

Bursting with flavors and colors reminiscent of the Mediterranean region, this pasta dish is a true culinary delight with the unmistakable scents of Italy.

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Mediterranean Linguine Recipe with Basil and Tomatoes

Mediterranean Cooking Essentials

First, can we just talk Mediterranean essentials?

I mean, if you’re going for that full Mediterranean flavor, fresh and flavorful ingredients are the key to great Mediterranean cooking.

Mediterranean cooking is all about ripe vegetables, fresh herbs and fragrant spices all lend vibrant, bold flavors to mouthwatering meals that are worth lingering over with friends.

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Use extra virgin olive oil to add a full-bodied flavor to this Mediterranean linguine.

Also, growing your own fresh basil can make this dish pop. Learn how to dry basil once you’ve got your window garden going.

A special thanks to www.crisco.com for this wonderful pasta dinner recipe.

Mediterranean Linguine with Basil and Tomatoes

Ingredients:

1 1-pound box linguine pasta
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pints grape tomatoes (4 cups), cut in half
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
18 to 20 basil leaves, cut in thin strips
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus
additional for garnish

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Directions for linguine recipe:

Step 1: Heat 6 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta and salt.

Cook for the minimum recommended time on package directions. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce.

Step 2: Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic.

Cook and stir 2 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.

Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and pepper flakes.

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Step 3: Drain cooked pasta. Add to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute or until pasta is coated and hot.

Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in basil and cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

For more Mediterranean cooking inspiration!

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