Posted On: August 13th 2026, 04:31 pm
Quick & Easy Tomato Basil Linguine 🍅
Ingredients
* 12 oz linguine
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* ½ onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
* ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
* 2 tbsp capers
* ½ tsp red pepper flakes
* Salt + pepper
* ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
* ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
* ½ cup reserved pasta water
Directions
1. Cook linguine 1–2 minutes less than package directions for al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until tomatoes soften and get saucy.
4. Add linguine and a splash of pasta water. Toss for 1–2 minutes until glossy and al dente.
5. Stir in basil and parsley. Serve! 🍝
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