Linguine with Garlic, Herbs and Lemon

"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."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Meanwhile, warm oil and garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and salt to taste.
  • The water should be close to boiling.
  • At this point, add salt and the linguine.
  • Cook until pasta is al dente (follow the directions on the package since cooking times vary product to product).
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water in a small bowl.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and toss with garlic mixture, herbs and lemon juice.
  • Add the reserved pasta water as needed to keep the pasta moist and a little saucy.
  • Serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. Light, delicious and easy. I used a combination of basil, cilantro and a tiny bit of mint. I cut down the oil to just a teaspoon, as we are watching our fat intake.
     
  2. We had this last night for dinner. (I used basil alone since that was all that I had in the house) It was extremely easy to make. It was also very refreshing and not at all heavy. I ate 2 servings! With a salad and garlic bread, this makes a quick, summery meal. Thanks for the recipe.
     
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I am a wife and mom of 2 vibrant little boys. They love to create and cook in the kitchen... I love their curiosity and willingness to try new foods and techniques as I introduce them. I love to cook... always have. Thanks to my father for this culinary passion! While I am addicted to collecting cookbooks, my dad taught me to experiment in the kitchen and gave me the gift of knowing that creative cooking doesn't have to come from a book.
 
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