I haven’t necessarily been holding out on you. It’s just I hadn’t thought about this amazing Marinated Brie Tomato & Basil Linguine since last summer’s garden ripe tomatoes. Last summer this dish was on my mind morning, noon and night. This year’s tomatoes are on the vine now, not quite ripe at my house yet. So I’m just starting to dream…

My cousin (who’s an excellent cook FYI) gave me this recipe several summers ago. If you love brie, you’ll be smitten with this easy dish. Marinated Brie Tomato & Basil Linguine comes together like no other. EASY! The tomatoes remain uncooked, retaining their vibrant color.

They marinate in the serving bowl with pieces of torn brie, fresh garlic, basil and olive oil for several hours on the countertop. Just before serving, cook your linguine ’til al dente and toss together with the marinating tomato mixture. The steaming linguine melts the brie. The tomato, brie and garlic meld together creating an unforgettably light and flavorful sauce. Serve immediately, warm. My friend Tracy says, “This, is summer in a dish!” (And she’s right.)

Top with extra basil strips and freshly grated parmesan for the perfect summertime meal. The recipe uses a pound and a half of linguine. Elegantly serves a crowd on the patio or dockside, and pairs beautifully with a glass of pinot. The Marinated Brie Tomato & Basil Linguine recipe halves or doubles easily to accommodate your party size.

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Marinated Brie Tomato & Basil Linguine

So easy. Hot linguine melts the brie, creating an unforgettably light and flavorful sauce with the tomatoes, garlic and basil. Summer in a dish!

Course Main Dish

Prep Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Allie Taylor

Ingredients

• 4 cups ripe tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 lb. brie rind removed, torn into irregular pieces
• 1 cup clean basil leaves cut into thin strips
• 3 garlic cloves peeled and finely minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil or more for taste
• 1 and 1/2 pounds linguine
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for pasta water
• freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
• optional: additional basil strips of garnish

Instructions

• Combine tomatoes, brie, basil, olive oil, garlic and pepper in serving bowl.
• Prepare 2 hours before serving and set aside covered at room temperature.
• Boil 6 quarts water with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon salt.
• Add linguini and boil 8-10 minutes or until tender.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss pasta and marinating tomato mixture.
• Top with freshly grate parmesan cheese and additional basil strips.
• Serve warm.

Notes

Tip: to easily remove brie rind from cheese, freeze the round first. then it will easily separate from the cheese.

Marinated Brie Tomato & Basil Linguine 

Pairs perfectly with: Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins and fresh fruit!

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