Linguine Verde
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with Linguine Verde, a vibrant, flavor-packed pasta dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This recipe combines al dente linguine with a creamy, herbaceous green sauce made from fresh spinach, fragrant basil, and parsley, blended to perfection with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a splash of olive oil. Light yet indulgent, the sauce is elevated with a touch of heavy cream for a silky finish, making every bite irresistibly creamy and fresh. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta is perfect for busy nights or when entertaining guests. Serve it with a garnish of extra Parmesan and basil for a restaurant-quality presentation. Keywords: linguine verde recipe, green pasta sauce, spinach linguine, easy vegetarian pasta, basil parsley sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Linguine pasta
- 100 g Fresh spinach
- 30 g Fresh basil leaves
- 20 g Fresh parsley
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 liters Water
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the green sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine fresh spinach, basil leaves, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large pan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Add the prepared green sauce and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add the drained linguine to the pan and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If needed, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and achieve your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.0 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4379 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 963 mg | 20% | |
*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.
