Basil & Lemon Linguine With Persian Feta

Name: Basil & Lemon Linguine With Persian Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g linguine; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 anchovy fillets; flaked sea salt; black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 egg tomatoes, finely chopped; 180 g feta, drained, crumbled

Submitted by Stacelee

"Good Taste - Persian feta is marinated in oil"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

500 g linguine
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
3 anchovy fillets
flaked sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
¹⁄₄ cup lemon juice
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 egg tomatoes, finely chopped
180 g feta, drained, crumbled

directions

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.
Meanwhile, place garlic, lemon rind, half the basil and half the oil in a mortar and gently pound with a pestle until crushed. Add anchovies and remaining basil and oil and pound until combined. Season with sea salt flakes and pepper.
Add the basil mxture to the hot pasta along with the lemon juice and parmesan, and gently toss to combine. Add the tomato and feta and toss to combine. Divide among bowls to serve.