For a delicious appetizer, serve the grilled tomatoes atop toasted pieces of Italian bread. Or use them in a grilled sandwich with fresh mozzarella and basil.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a grill to high. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the thyme; season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Starting with cut sides down, grill the tomatoes until soft and charred, 8 to 12 minutes per side.
Step 3
Return to the bowl; cut into coarse pieces with kitchen shears.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain; return to the pot.
Step 5
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, the Parmesan, and grilled tomatoes. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately with more grated Parmesan, if desired.
