Linguine with Tomatoes, Squash, and Herbs

Simple summer pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes (or one small red chile)
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces linguine or other pasta
  • 1 large zucchini or summer squash
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile and olive oil.  In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until al dente; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the ¼ cup of grated cheese, toss again and serve. Top with grated cheese if desired.