Lunch: Linguine with Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini, and Herbs

This dish makes you understand the less-is-more approach of Italian cooking," says Andreas Viestad about his pasta tossed with a raw tomato-and-zucchini sauce.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Linguine with Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini, and Herbs

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 lb. tomatoes
1 tbsp. chopped basil
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 clove garlic
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 small red chile
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz. linguine
3 baby zucchini
1/4 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile, and olive oil.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until al dente; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the 1/4 cup of grated cheese, toss again, and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table.

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