Title: Linguine With Pesto Kissed Tomato Sauce
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings
1 tb Olive oil -OR-
1/4 c Water
1 sm Onion; chopped
2 cl Garlic; minced
1/4 c Tomato paste
28 oz Can crushed tomatoes
Salt
Black pepper; freshly ground
1/4 c Basil pesto
1 lb Linguine
Heat the olive oil or water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add
the onion, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the
garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in
the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and salt & pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer to reduce slightly and blend the
flavors, 10 to 15 minutes.
As the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
over high heat. Cook the linguine, stirring occasionally, until al
dente.
Drain the pasta and place in a large, shallow serving bowl. Blend the
pesto into the sauce, add it to the pasta, and toss to coat evenly.
Serve hot.
