Linguine and Fresh Tomatoes

Submitted by Susan from Illinois

"This garlic and basil pasta recipe is a wonderful way to use your bounty of late-summer tomatoes. Ideal as a light supper when coupled with salad and breadsticks, it also makes a great side dish for grilled chicken."

Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked linguine
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 tsp. dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. butter or stick margarine

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain pasta and toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture; toss to coat.

Groups:
Dinner, Side, Pasta, Main Dish

Preparation Time:
5 mins

Cooking Time:
15 mins

Servings:
6