Thursday night is always an challenge when it comes to dinner planning. My husband heads to the racquetball court immediately after work and when he gets home after playing it is usually late and I typically plan a light dinner that is quick to fix. There is no recipe as easy as this one. While the pasta is cooking you can quickly make the sauce and dinner is done! No need for take-out or pre-made meals when you have a few recipes on hand such as this one that are so easy to prepare, fresh and delicious.
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20 Minute Linguine Toss
Ingredients
- 10 ounces linguini
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package direction. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the tomatoes, basil and garlic. cook 3 - 4 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup of pasta water and sugar, cook an additional 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft. Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato mixture. Stir in the olives. Transfer to a serving dish and top with grated cheese and additional basil.