Linguini Tomato

Directions

1. 1
   TO MAKE TOMATO SAUCE: In a heavy saucepan, mix 4 cups roasted tomatoes with garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. 2
   Simmer over medium heat until reduced by one-third.
3. 3
   JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a heavy skillet, bring the sauce to boil over medium heat.
4. 4
   Add linguini ansd toss well.
5. 5
   Blanch the 6 of the basil leaves in a little boiling water.
6. 6
   TO SERVE: Divide the linguini among 6 pasta bowls.
7. 7
   Alternate the Roma tomatoes and mushroom slices in a circle around it.
8. 8
   Drain and put 1 leaf in the middle of each bowl.
9. 9
   Garnish each with a fresh unblanched basil leaf.