Ginger Cilantro Linguine
Brighten up your pasta night with this vibrant and flavorful Ginger Cilantro Linguine, a unique fusion dish that’s both zesty and aromatic. Featuring a delightful combination of tender linguine tossed in a tangy sauce infused with fresh ginger, cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this recipe is as refreshing as it is satisfying. A quick 25-minute preparation makes it a perfect weeknight meal, while optional garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes let you customize it to your liking. Serve up this Asian-inspired pasta as a stand-alone meal or pair it with grilled proteins for added flair—either way, it's bursting with bold flavors that are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the linguine aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If the mixture looks too dry, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and sliced scallions.
Transfer the Ginger Cilantro Linguine to serving plates, garnishing with additional cilantro and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3672 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
