Linguine w/ Fresh Tomatoes, Basil & Garlic

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup slivered basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1/4 cup plus additional pecorino toscano cheese, freshly grated
• 1 pound linguine pasta

Instructions:

In a mortar, pound the garlic to a paste with the salt. Stir in the olive oil, then add the basil and lemon juice and pound gently until the basil is bruised. Scrape the sauce into a large pasta bowl and add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup of cheese. Cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain lightly, then immediately transfer to a bowl and toss until coated with the sauce. Serve at once with additional cheese for topping.