Cream Cheese Basil Linguini

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (I have yellow and red so use half of each for a pretty dish)
  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, cubed
  • 3/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. crushed basil (In summer I have fresh from herb garden and use 4 to 5 tsp. chopped up)
  • 2 to 4 tsp. fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper (if desired)
  • 1 lb. linguini (we prefer capellini)

Directions

  1. 1
    In four-quart bowl, combine tomatoes, cream cheese, oil, vinegar and seasonings.
  2. 2
    Mix lightly.
  3. 3
    Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  4. 4
    Cook pasta as directed on package; al dente is best.
  5. 5
    Drain.
  6. 6
    Add pasta to marinated mixture and toss lightly.
  7. 7
    Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8
    Makes 6 servings.

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