Cream Cheese Basil Linguini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (I have yellow and red so use half of each for a pretty dish)
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, cubed
3/4 c. olive oil
1 Tbsp. wine vinegar
2 tsp. crushed basil (In summer I have fresh from herb garden and use 4 to 5 tsp. chopped up)
2 to 4 tsp. fresh Italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper (if desired)
1 lb. linguini (we prefer capellini)

Preparation

In four-quart bowl, combine tomatoes, cream cheese, oil, vinegar and seasonings.
Mix lightly.
Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
Cook pasta as directed on package; al dente is best.
Drain.
Add pasta to marinated mixture and toss lightly.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 6 servings.