Ingredients

• 1 lb. whole wheat linguine
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 4 tablespoons basil, chiffonade
• 1 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• Salt, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. While your pasta cooks (make sure it’s al dente!), chiffonade your basil and dice your tomatoes.

2. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining your pasta, and add your butter, pepper, and cheese to the hot pasta. Add 1/4 cup of water, and then more if you feel it needs it. Then toss with your tomatoes and basil.

3. d salt to taste and red pepper flakes, if you want. Serves 4.

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