Spinach Linguini With Brie

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 lb brie cheese, rind removed and chopped into small pieces
• 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and cut into thin strips
• 3 ripe roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb spinach linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
• pine nuts, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 cut the brie into small pieces.
• 2 please note that brie is easier to cut when it is chilled; but after cutting, let it come to room temperature before combining with other ingredients.
• 3 in a large bowl, combine the cut-up brie cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, and pepper.
• 4 in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• 5 pour immediately over the brie mixture and toss to cover well.
• 6 cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
• 7 prepare spinach linguini according to package directions.
• 8 drain pasta and toss with brie/tomato mixture and melted butter.
• 9 serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
• 10 makes 5-6 servings.