Love Apple Linguine (Sexy Fried Green Tomatoes)

Name: Love Apple Linguine (Sexy Fried Green Tomatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; 1 cup flour; ¼ cup cornmeal; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dill; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon pepper; salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ¼ cups milk; ¼ cup wine (your favorite, red or white); 3 big fat firm tomatoes (any color, sliced to 1/4 inch)

Servings: persons

1 lb linguine
1 cup flour
¼ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon pepper
salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups milk
¼ cup wine (your favorite, red or white)
3 big fat firm tomatoes (any color, sliced to 1/4 inch)

1
Cook pasta.
2
While pasta is cooking-- Combine next 7 ingredients in a plastic container with a lid-- cover and shake to mix well.
3
Melt butter and oil in a skillet over med-high.
4
Add garlic.
5
Put 2 tomato slices at a time into the flour mixture and shake back and forth to coat well.
6
Place in skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes.
7
Flip and fry for a few more minutes.
8
If the skillet dries, pour some milk or wine as you flip the maters.
9
Remove to a serving plate (keep them warm--you can keep them in a warm oven).
10
Once all tomatoes are fried, reduce heat to med low and pour remaining milk and wine into the hot skillet, whisking.
11
When heated well, add 1/4 cup of remaining flour mixture stirring constantly (lumps are unattractive).
12
Add more flour mixture as needed to achieve a creamy flowing gravy.
13
Remove from heat and pour into serving implement.
14
Drain pasta, toss with olive oil, and divide among 4 plates.
15
Place several of the tomatoes on top of each serving, and pour sauce over the top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb linguine, 1 cup flour, ¼ cup cornmeal, 2 teaspoons dried basil, and more.

Yes, Love Apple Linguine (Sexy Fried Green Tomatoes) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!