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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping, if desired

Method

  • 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.
  • Starting with cut sides down, grill the tomatoes until soft and charred, 8 to 12 minutes per side.
  • Return to the bowl; cut into coarse pieces with kitchen shears.
  • 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.
  • 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.