Linguine With Baby Heirloom Tomatoes And Anchovy Breadcrumbs

• 8 ounces linguine
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 6 anchovy fillets, mashed to paste with 1 teaspoon oil from can
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed, divided
• 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless country bread
• 1 1-pound container baby heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook linguine until just tender but firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies and 2 garlic cloves, then breadcrumbs. Cook breadcrumbs until golden, tossing to distribute evenly, about 5 minutes. Scrape crumbs onto plate and cool.
3. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and remaining garlic clove. Cover; cook until tomatoes begin to break down, 3 to 4 minutes. Using fork, crush 1/4 of tomatoes. Add pasta, basil, cheese, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to tomatoes. Toss, adding more liquid if dry. Mix in half of crumbs. Season pasta with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl; top with remaining breadcrumbs and serve.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/linguine-with-baby-heirloom-tomatoes-and-anchovy-breadcrumbs-359250 (may not work)