LINGUINE WITH RAW TOMATOES AND BASIL

Linguine with Raw Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds very ripe tomatoes
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
Salt, pepper to taste
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

Coarsely chop the tomatoes, making sure to reserve the juice. Place tomatoes and juice in large bowl. Add the vinegar, 3 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, and the basil. Add the tablespoon of olive oil to a saute pan over medium high heat. Saute the garlic for 3 minutes, stirring. (Do not allow it to brown). Add to tomato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let mixture sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, cook linguine in a large pot of boiling, salted water. When pasta is al dente, drain in a large colander, then transfer to a large bowl. Toss linguine with a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and then with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Divide linguine among 4 to 6 bowls. Top each bowl with about a cup of tomato chunks, retrieved from the tomato mixture with a slotted spoon. Ladle the remaining liquid around.