INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces linguine
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 large red bell peppers (14 to 16 ounces), stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
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16 Kalamata olives, pitted, quartered
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3 large garlic cloves, pressed
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1/4 teaspoon (generous) dried crushed red pepper
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1 1/4 cups chopped fresh basil, divided
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1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for passing
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1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar