Submitted by: Beate Weiss-Krull of notsocheesykitchen.com
This is an easy dish for a satisfying dinner - even on a weeknight. Fresh tomatoes truly shine with the pasta.
Ingredients:
1 box linguine
1 lb. ripe tomatoes (I used heirlooms)
1 medium onion (a fresh onion with some greens attached is perfect)
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 C. olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of sugar
1/2 C. or more fresh minced basil
Optional - 1/2 C. grated Parmesiano Reggiano cheese
Directions:
Cut tomatoes into chunks without seeding them. Cut onion into fine slices setting aside - if using - the sliced greens. Heat olive oil in a large pan and when warm, add onions and sauté them at medium heat until they have softened. Add tomatoes together with garlic as well as a pinch of salt and sugar. Combine well and leave at medium heat. Stir occasionally. In the meantime prepare pasta according to directions, cooking until it is just about al dente. Drain pasta and set aside for a minute. Remove tomatoes from the heat. Adjust salt and pepper, and add fresh basil. Add the drained pasta to the pan with the tomatoes and basil. Toss everything well then transfer immediately to a serving dish. Top with Parmesiano Reggiano, if desired.
