Make this delicious, easy linguine recipe with simple ingredients and big flavor—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy weekend meal.
5 Reasons Why You Will Love This Easy Linguine Recipe
If you're looking for a comforting yet elegant pasta dish, this easy linguine recipe made with brie cheese is a must-try—here are five reasons you'll love it:
- Rich & Creamy Flavor – Melted Brie adds a luxurious, velvety texture that coats every strand of pasta.
- Quick to Make – Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight indulgence.
- Minimal Ingredients – Just a handful of pantry and fridge staples bring this dish to life.
- Elegant Yet Easy – It feels fancy enough for guests but is incredibly simple to prepare.
- Customizable – Add fresh herbs, roasted veggies, or a protein to make it your own!
For even more easy pasta dinner recipes, check out this cheese ravioli with homemade marinara or this instant pot taco casserole.
You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this easy pasta recipe (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are all in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post).
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb Brie cheese
- 1 lb linguine
KITCHEN TOOLS:
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowls
Note: You can add 1 ½ tablespoon salt to the water when cooking the pasta, to add flavor.
How to Make Linguine:
Fill a large pot about half full (4 quarts) of water, add 1 ½ tablespoon (or preferred amount) of salt and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the linguine. Let the linguine cook for 8 - 10 minutes.
Stir occasionally, so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
While waiting for the water to boil and/or for the pasta to cook, finely chop 3 cloves of garlic, slice cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters (your preference).
Finely slice fresh basil leaves. Add all together in a large heat resistant mixing bowl.
Cut the hard edges off the brie cheese round. You can also cut off the hard top and bottom layer for a smoother texture.
Rip brie with your hands (or scoop with a spoon) into pieces and add to mixing bowl along with the garlic, tomato and basil.
Add salt, pepper, and pour the olive oil over everything in the bowl.
Once the linguine is cooked and ready, add to the large mixing bowl while hot, toss and mix well with all the ingredients.
The brie cheese will melt through the pasta. When mixed well, you are ready to serve.
Note: You can serve this linguine hot or cooled, Delicious either way!
Wouldn't this dish be delicious served with these cheesy breadsticks?
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Easy Linguine Recipe in Under 30 Minutes
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Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 3 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh Basil
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- 1 lb Brie Cheese
- 1 lb Linguine
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about half full (4 quarts) of water, add 1 ½ tablespoon (or preferred amount) of salt and bring to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add the linguine.
- Let the linguine cook for 8 - 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
- Finely chop 3 cloves of garlic.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters (your preference).
- Finely slice fresh basil leaves.
- Add all together in a large heat resistant mixing bowl.
- Cut the hard edges off the brie cheese round. You can also cut off the hard top and bottom layer for a smoother texture.
- Rip brie with your hands (or scoop with a spoon) into pieces and add to the mixing bowl along with the garlic, tomato and basil.
- Add salt, pepper, and pour the olive oil over everything in the bowl.
- Once the linguine is cooked and ready, add to the large mixing bowl while hot, toss and mix well with all the ingredients.
- The brie cheese will melt through the pasta. When mixed well, you are ready to serve.
- You can serve this linguine hot or cooled,
