Two-Tomato Linguine with Fresh Basil Oil

Name: Two-Tomato Linguine with Fresh Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz linguine; 2 cups kale; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup kalamata olives; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

A vibrant pasta dish featuring sun-ripened tomatoes and fresh basil, simmered until the sauce clings to every strand.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine
2 cups kale
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 2 cups chopped kale to the skillet, stirring until tomatoes begin to soften and kale wilts, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup kalamata olives and 1/4 cup fresh basil, then add drained linguine and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats each strand.