Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic (6 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup slivered basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound tomatoespeeled, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Toscano or mild Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 pound linguine
- In a mortar, pound the garlic to a paste with the salt.
- Stir in the olive oil, then add the basil and lemon juice and pound gently until the basil is bruised.
- Scrape the sauce into a large pasta bowl and add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup of Pecorino Toscano cheese.
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain lightly.
- Immediately transfer the pasta to the bowl and toss until coated with the sauce.
- Serve at once, passing more Pecorino at the table.
garlic, salt, extravirgin olive oil, basil, lemon juice, lengthwise, freshly grated pecorino toscano, linguine
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/linguine-with-fresh-tomatoes-basil-and-garlic (may not work)