Ingredients

• 10  oz. dried linguini
• 3  Tbsp. olive oil
• 6  cloves garlic, minced or 1 Tbsp. bottled minced garlic
• 2  English muffins, split
• 3/4  cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1  pint small tomatoes, halved
• 1/2  cup chicken broth or pasta water
• 1  tsp. sugar
• 1/2  cup halved, pitted kalamata olives (optional)
•   Grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil (optional)

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the oil and about one-third of the minced garlic; brush on cut sides of muffins. Place muffins on baking sheet. Broil, 3 to 4 inches from broiler, for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the chopped basil; set aside.

3. In large saucepan heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add remaining garlic, basil, and the tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes; add broth and sugar. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until tomatoes soften. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta and olives; heat through. Sprinkle cheese and basil.

4. Serve toasted muffins with pasta. Top with Parmesan and basil. Makes 4 servings.