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I'll share my recipes, if you'll share your -Aug 1

luckygardnr
14 years ago

Sorry I'm late..........I slept in again! LOL! I want to thank everyone for their kind comments yesterday. It meant a lot to me.

Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic Basil Toast

Ingredients

 10 oz. dried linguini

 3 Tbsp. olive oil

 6 cloves garlic, minced or 1 Tbsp. bottled minced garlic

 2 English muffins, split

 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

 1 pint small tomatoes, halved

 1/2 cup chicken broth or pasta water

 1 tsp. sugar

 1/2 cup halved, pitted kalamata olives (optional)

 Grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil (optional)

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the oil and about one-third of the minced garlic; brush on cut sides of muffins. Place muffins on baking sheet. Broil, 3 to 4 inches from broiler, for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil; set aside.

3. In large saucepan heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add remaining garlic, basil, and the tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes; add broth and sugar. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until tomatoes soften. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and olives; heat through. Sprinkle cheese and basil.

4. Serve toasted muffins with pasta. Top with Parmesan and basil. Makes 4 servings.

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