Barilla® Whole Grain Linguine with Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes and Pistachios

Ease of preparation: Average
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 105 minutes


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Linguine
  • 1 pound heirloom tomato, diced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoons pistachio
  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • 10 leaves fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

SEASON tomatoes with salt and pepper; allow to drain in a colander for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the pesto.
PROCESS
the garlic, cheeses, nuts and herbs in a blender. Add the olive oil slowly while processing.
COMBINE the pesto mixture and the tomatoes in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
COOK Whole Grain Linguine according to the package directions. Drain and toss with the tomatoes and pesto mixture before serving.