Linguini tomato

 
                              LINGUINI TOMATO
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       c            Tomatoes, roasted and
                         Blended
    2       tb           Garlic, roasted and
                         Chopped
                         Salt, to taste
                         Pepper, to taste
    6                    Servings linguini, cooked,
                         Rinsed in tap water, and
                         Set aside
   24                    Roma tomatoes, grilled or
                         Oven-roasted and sliced
    6                    Portobello mushrooms (or
                         Other large mushrooms)
                         Grilled or sauteed and
                         Sliced
   12                    Fresh basil leaves
 
   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
  
 
 
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