Linguine with Lemon
Bright, zesty, and effortlessly elegant, this Linguine with Lemon recipe is the perfect union of vibrant citrus flavors and comforting pasta. Featuring tender linguine coated in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish brings simple ingredients to life in under 30 minutes. Freshly grated Parmesan melts seamlessly into the sauce, adding a luxurious creaminess, while a sprinkle of parsley provides a pop of color and freshness. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a light yet satisfying meal, this recipe is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity. Serve it with an extra wedge of lemon and a dusting of Parmesan for a truly delightful dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 120 milliliters of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Then, add the lemon zest and lemon juice, and cook for another minute.
Lower the heat and stir in the reserved pasta cooking water. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to create a light sauce.
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta in the sauce. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and a wedge of lemon on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4738 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.1 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 924 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.
