Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic-Basil Toast
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Kalamata olives add flavor to the homemade tomato sauce in this vegetarian pasta meal. And it's ready in 20 minutes!


Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Garlic-Basil Toast

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Ingredients
  • 10  oz.
    dried linguini
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  • 3  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 6  cloves
    garlic, minced or 1 Tbsp. bottled minced garlic
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  • 2 
    English muffins, split
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  • 3/4  cup
    fresh basil, chopped
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  • 1  pint
    small tomatoes, halved
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  • 1/2  cup
    chicken broth or pasta water
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  • 1  tsp.
    sugar
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  • 1/2  cup
    halved, pitted kalamata olives (optional)
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    Grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil (optional)
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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.
Nutrition information
Calories 450, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 5%, Iron 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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