Linguine with Garlic, Herbs and Lemon |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A simple pasta dish made with fresh ingredients. Herbs that work well with this dish are basil, tarragon, marjoram, oregano, parsley, dill, thyme, chives, cilantro, chervil and mint. I like to go heavy on the basil(about a cup) and then combine one or two other herbs. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated |
1 lb linguine |
2 cups fresh herbs, chop 1 and a half cups and leave about half a cup of the herbs whole or torn into larger pieces |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
salt |
Directions:
1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Meanwhile, warm oil and garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and salt to taste.
5. The water should be close to boiling.
6. At this point, add salt and the linguine.
7. Cook until pasta is al dente (follow the directions on the package since cooking times vary product to product).
8. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water in a small bowl.
9. When pasta is cooked, drain and toss with garlic mixture, herbs and lemon juice.
10. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to keep the pasta moist and a little saucy.
11. Serve immediately.
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