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 Raw Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Pecorino Linguine
Created by Rori Trovato
From Great Food in the September 2007 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
Serves 4


Raw Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Pecorino Linguine To shave the Pecorino Romano, use a vegetable peeler or a very sharp knife.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves or quarters
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh baby arugula
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed small basil leaves

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, arugula, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Prepare linguine according to package directions. Strain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to the tomato-arugula mixture; add butter. Toss until arugula is wilted and butter is melted, adding some of the reserved water if the pasta seems too dry. Divide among individual bowls or transfer to a serving platter; garnish with cheese and basil.
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