Linguini tomato

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsTomatoes, roasted and
Blended
2tablespoonsGarlic, roasted and
Chopped
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
6Servings linguini, cooked,
Rinsed in tap water, and
Set aside
24Roma tomatoes, grilled or
Oven-roasted and sliced
6Portobello mushrooms (or
Other large mushrooms)
Grilled or sauteed and
Sliced
12Fresh basil leaves

Directions

TO MAKE TOMATO SAUCE: In a heavy saucepan, mix 4 cups roasted tomatoes with garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by one-third.

JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a heavy skillet, bring the sauce to boil over medium heat. Add linguini ansd toss well.

Blanch the 6 of the basil leaves in a little boiling water.

TO SERVE: Divide the linguini among 6 pasta bowls. Alternate the Roma tomatoes and mushroom slices in a circle around it. Drain and put 1 leaf in the middle of each bowl. Garnish each with a fresh unblanched basil leaf.

Recipe: Post Oak Grill, 1415 S. Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas