Linguine With Tomatoes And Basil | Bruns Cookbook

Ingredients

• 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, torn into irregular pieces
• 1 cup cleaned fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon best-quality olive oil
• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 and 1/2 pounds linguine
• freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese (optional)