EASY & DELICIOUS: Fresh Tomato Pasta

This is a recipe from Real Simple.  I have made it so many times that I had to share.  It is the quickest and most delicious meal. 

Serves 4





Hands-On Time: 20m



Total Time: 20m



Ingredients



12 ounces linguine



1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, quartered MUST BE FRESH



2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil



1 clove garlic, chopped



kosher salt and black pepper



1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped



1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)



Directions



1.Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.



2.Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the tomatoes, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.



3.Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and half the basil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and the remaining basil before serving.