Whole Grain Linguine with Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes and Pistachios

Season tomatoes with salt and pepper; allow to drain in a colander for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the pesto. Process the garlic, cheeses, nuts and herbs in a blender. Add the olive oil slowly while processing.
Combine the pesto mixture and the tomatoes in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package directions.
Drain and toss with the tomatoes and pesto mixture before serving.

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Grain:

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) box whole grain linguine

1 lb. heirloom tomatoes, diced

2 Tbsp. Romano cheese, grated

2 Tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

10 leaves fresh Italian parsley

10 leaves fresh basil

1 tsp. fresh oregano

1 packed Tbsp fresh tarragon

2 cloves garlic, chopped

4 Tbsp. pistachios, chopped

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Sea salt, to taste

Active time:

10 minutes

Yield:

4-6 servings

Nutrition:

Calories: 500 , Total Fat: 26 g, (Saturated Fat: 4 g), Sodium: 90 mg, Carbohydrate: 57 g, Fiber: 8 g, Protein: 14 g

Author:

Recipe and photo courtesy of Barilla. For more great whole grain pasta recipes, be sure to visit the Barilla homepage [2]!

Diet:

Mediterranean Diet

Course:

Main dishes

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian

Rating:

Description:

Rich nutty whole grain linguine is the perfect companion for fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, pistachios, and ﬂavorful grated cheeses.