Title: Linguine W/fresh Tomatoes
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	c	+ 1 tb olive oil, divided
2	ts	Salt, divided
1	lb	Linguine
1	tb	Dried basil
3	cl	Garlic, minced
1/2	ts	Black pepper
4	lg	Ripe tomatoes, diced
1	lb	(4cups) shredded mozzarella
		Cheese
1/2	c	Chicken stock
1/2		Red Bell pepper, diced
2	tb	Grated Parmesan cheese
		(optional)

Place 1 tb olive oil and 1 1/2 ts salt in a large pot of boiling water; add the linguine and cook until tender but still firm, 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse with warm water, and drain again; set aside. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the basil, garlic, black pepper, the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, and 1/2 ts salt. Warm over a low heat, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, and heated oil mixture. Add the warm linguine and toss with the tomato mixture, chicken stock, red pepper, and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately. Mr. Food Cooks Real American

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