Linguini with paprika sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupOlive oil
4Garlic cloves, crushed
¼cupHungarian sweet paprika
½cupDry white wine, or white vinegar
4mediumsTomatoes, peeled and seeded or
¾cupWell drained Italian plum
Tomatoes
½teaspoonSalt
1poundsLinguini

Directions

Heat ½ cup oil in heavy 10 inch skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Discard garlic using slotted spoon. Add paprika to skillet and stir 5 minutes. Add wine.

Increase heat and boil until reduced by half. Finely chop tomatoes in processor or blender. Add to skillet. Stir in salt. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Cook linguini.

Top with cheese if desired. From Bon Appetit October 1984.