A dish that’s high on flavor, but low on effort, this Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie is sure to be a crowd favorite!
This week is Thank God for Friends Week at the BHK!
If you’re a regular follower here at the BHK, you know I love to entertain. There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day in my kitchen planning out a dinner party. Starting with a signature cocktail with appetizers, then whipping up a delicious dinner, and finally topping it all off with a scrumptious dessert to serve to family and friends.
With that being said, this girl’s always up to catch a little break every now and then too. I love learning about new must try recipes from friends. Recipes that they’ve made over the years that have been a hit with their families. Recipes I know you guys will love too.
Today’s Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie is courtesy of my good friend Kathy. She’s been making it for years and it’s always been a highly requested dish at her house. It’s from The Silver Palate Cookbook, and when she described it to me I knew I’d love it and that I’d have to share.
What I love about this dish is that it’s high on flavor, but low on effort. I’m talkin’ SUPER simple! It’s a combination of a mere six ingredients. Six! Who doesn’t have time to combine a few ingredients and leave it to marinate in a bowl for a few hours, then toss it with some pasta?
The combination of the fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil is exactly like the mixture used for tomato bruschetta, except your substituting pasta for the toasted bread. And the addition of the brie makes this dish incredibly smooth and creamy.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie recipe:
It’s important to use ripe tomatoes for this recipe.
I use Double Crème Brie to ensure a velvety, creamy texture.
I let the tomato mixture marinate for close to three hours before adding the cooked pasta and serving.
I like to serve this pasta with a small side salad, some crusty bread and a glass of wine.
This dish will be perfect all summer long, especially when summer tomatoes are in abundance at the local outdoor markets. Hope you all enjoy it too! And a special thanks Kathy!
Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 13.2 oz. Double Creme Brie Cheese, rind removed and torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed and julienned
- 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. linguine
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine tomatoes, Brie, basil, garlic olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least two hours before serving.
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt to the water. Add the linguine and boil until tender yet still firm, about 10 minutes.
- Drain pasta and immediately toss with the tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Adapted from The Silver Palate Cookbook
You had me at brie!! That looks like one heck of a dish, Mary Ann! Plus, high flavour, low effort? Can’t beat it ;) Pinned! Happy Monday, my friend! XOXO
You’d totally love this dish Dawn! Happy Monday!
This looks like the kind of thing that I eat when I’m at home alone so that I don’t have to share! Absolutely stunning!
Yes!! Thanks Debs!
This pasta looks absolutely delicious, Mare!! You totally had me at brie, but I’m loving the fact that this is also so easy to prepare!!! You just can’t beat this! Weeknight dinner winner for sure! Cheers to your friend for sharing this one! Pinning! Xoxo
It’s so incredibly easy Chey! Can’t wait for all the fabulous Jersey tomatoes this summer!
This pasta dish is right up my alley! Loving all the flavours and or course, you can never go wrong with melty Brie :)
That melty brie! YUMMY!
Thank God for You !
Lol! Thanks!
A friend after my own heart! Melty brie sounds divine in this dish, and you can never go wrong with a recipe from The Silver Palate Cookbook! Love this dish!! :)
It’s divine alright! The Silver Palate got it perfectly!
How have I never eaten Brie with my pasta? My life will not be complete until I try this–it has everything I love all in one dish!
You NEED to try it Kelsie! So amazingly smooth and creamy!
The perfect dish for busy summer nights! Looks perfect Mary Ann!
Yes! Perfect for busy summer nights Karen!
I love the addition of Brie MaryAnn, it must make the pasta really creamy.
It really does Gerlinde! So worth a try!
The perfect summer pasta!
I’ll be making this all summer long with fresh, ripe tomatoes from my brother-in-law’s garden!
I love getting tried and true recipes from close friends and thinking of them every time I make the dish. I see why you chose this beauty from your friend Kathy! What a perfect dish for summer!
Me too Marissa! Makes my job a bit easier too!
This would be a huge crowd favorite here too!
It’s honestly one of the easiest and tastiest dishes I’ve made lately Matt! Perfect for all those fabulous summer tomatoes!
Hooray for summertime goodness Mary Ann… and perfect for entertaining. I love that brie in there – what a great recipe!
The brie is amazing in the dish Traci! So rich and creamy! I’ll be enjoying this all summer long! Happy Monday!
I would love this any night of the summer with a crisp glass of white wine! Yum!
Yes! Perfect with some Sauvignon Blanc!
That is one of the first cook books I cooked out of, so seeing this gives me all the warm feels back when I burned every other dish and I didn’t even know rhubarb was vegetable.
Lol! We all have to start somewhere Naomi!
I love how fresh this is! So perfect for summer.
Thanks Natasha!
So many fresh flavors! Love this dish.
It’s going to be a summer favorite here Jennifer!
That looks like the BEST plate of pasta Mary Ann. That brie though! *swoon*
Yes! That brie is so creamy and the perfect addition to this dish Alida!
Looks incredible! I love simple, yet delicious and flavorful recipes like this!
Me too Alice! This one is so summery!
What great summer flavors
Yes! You’d love it Kevin!
I’ve never had brie in pasta, need to try it asap. This looks so good.a
It’s so good Asha! Thanks!
This is so fresh and classic! But that addition of creamy cheese is really inspired. Love it.
You’d love it Karen! That brie makes this pasta dish so rich and creamy!
Super simple and super delicious is always a win! You just can’t go wrong with a recipe involving fresh tomatoes and basil!
I agree! Super simple and delicious Kathy!
This is my kind of summer cooking! Pasta perfection!
I absolutely love this dish Laura! I’ll be making it quite often this summer!
Holy Forking Shirtballs! Wow! This was incredible! Like one of the best things I’ve ever eaten in my life!!
Followed the tomato marinade exactly except added the pinch of red pepper flakes to marinade in the beginning not the end.
I did Not add oil to pasta water(ack! NEVER!) and used 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of sea salt to boil the pound of linguini. Really so good,and so easy! Didn’t need the Parmesan but added it anyway to my individual bowl and it took it over the top. Absolutely cannot wait to make for company as it is perfect for guests because it is almost no effort, tastes delicious and looks stunning! Thank you MaryAnn!
WOOHOO! So happy you enjoyed it. It’s a summer favorite here at the beach with our gorgeous fresh Jersey tomatoes. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!