Linguine with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes

A Mediterranean-style fresh sauce of shrimp, cherry tomatoes, garlic, green onions, fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese tossed with linguine pasta served at room temperature.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound medium shrimp (about 40)
2 pints vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (about 6 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound dried linguine

Cooking Directions:

1. Shell shrimp and devein.
2. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook shrimp until cooked through, about 1 minute, and drain well.
3. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, except linguine, with salt and pepper to taste. Chill sauce, covered, for 1 hour. Let sauce stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
4. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
5. Add pasta to sauce and toss well, adding enough pasta water to reach desired consistency.

Makes 4 servings.