Linguine with a fresh tomato and olive sauce recipe

By Kim Morphew

  1. Serves 4
  2. Ready in 25 minutes
  3. Rating

An essential Italian recipe that you could be enjoying in less than 30 minutes. Ripe tomatoes and salty olives combine for an instant flavour hit.

tried and tested
Linguine with a fresh tomato and olive sauce

Ingredients

  1. 5 vine-ripened tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
  2. 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  3. 50g bag wild rocket, roughly chopped
  4. 100g marinated black and green pitted olives, roughly chopped
  5. 400g dried linguine or spaghetti
  6. 75g Gruyère cheese, grated, plus extra to serve

Method

  1. 1. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil. Put the tomatoes into a bowl. Add the oil, rocket and olives. Season and set aside.
  2. 2. Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to packet instructions or until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the tomato mix with the cheese, tossing to coat. Serve the pasta in bowls with a little extra grated cheese on top.

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