Lemon and basil linguine is a classic Italian dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The bright and tangy flavor of lemon pairs perfectly with the fresh, fragrant basil, while the linguine provides a satisfying and chewy texture. This dish is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it can also be dressed up for a special occasion. The best part? It takes only a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to prepare. In this article, we'll provide you with a recipe for the perfect lemon and basil linguine, along with some helpful tips and tricks for making the dish even more delicious.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON BASIL PASTA
Light and refreshing Lemon Basil Pasta made with staple ingredients and topped with fresh strips of basil for amazing flavor.
Provided by Julie Blanner
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salty water to a boil. Prepare noodles al dente.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Reduce to medium low heat.
- Add lemon juice and cooking wine, stir until warm.
- Toss with drained pasta.
- Top with parmesan and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON SPAGHETTI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 18m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the oil, Parmesan, and lemon juice in a large bowl to blend.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, and the reserved cooking liquid, adding 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped basil.
LEMON AND BASIL LINGUINE
So quick and easy to make. This is really simple but lovely and filling, the fragrances of the basil and the lemon go together so well and it really takes only ten minutes to make as you can grate the parmesan while the pasta is cooking. This recipe is from a newspaper recipe section.
Provided by koala girl
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put a large pan of water on to boil. When it is bubbling vigorously, salt it generously then add the linguine. Let it cook at a steady boil for about 8 minutes.
- Put the lemon juice, olive oil and grated parmesan in a warm bowl (warmed under a running tap and then dried) and beat briefly with a small whisk til thick and grainy. Tear up the basil and stir in with a grinding of black pepper.
- Drain the pasta and quickly toss in the lemon and parmesan 'sauce'.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 824.9, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 579.3, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.6
BASIL PASTA WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
This delicious recipe features all the classic ingredients that you would expect in a Basil Pasta - lots of fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, butter, garlic, and fresh lemon. It's an easy and quick recipe that requires only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time!
Provided by Julia
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter, thinly sliced lemon, and minced fresh garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until lemon slices brown and release juices and minced garlic is browned but not burned. Remove from heat and add 2 more tablespoons of butter. Stir until it melts. Remove lemon slices from the skillet.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta.
- Add hot, drained, and cooked pasta to the cast-iron skillet with butter and garlic. Stir everything well.
- Add 2 more tablespoons of butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir on low-medium heat for a couple of minutes to spread out the cheese among the pasta and melt it a bit. Remove from heat. Taste and season with salt.
- Add half of the fresh chopped basil to hot pasta and mix everything well.
- When ready to serve, top with the remaining half of fresh chopped basil, toasted pine nuts, and cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK LEMON AND BASIL LINGUINE
Provided by Jamie Deen
Categories comfort food Family Supper vegetarian
Time 5m
Yield 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain your pasta in a colander.
- Heat the oil in the same pot you cooked your pasta in. Once it's hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the edges just begin to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and lemon juice, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then toss in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and finally, the cooked pasta.
- Bring the heat to medium and, with tongs, thoroughly toss the pasta through the sauce while drizzling in the reserved ½ cup pasta water, just to loosen up the sauce a bit. Season with freshly ground black pepper and turn off the heat. Toss the pasta with the basil right before serving. Serve in bowls, sprinkled with some extra cheese and torn basil.
- Cooking Tip: I like to pick my battles when it comes to getting my kids to eat. While this recipe calls for linguine, if pasta "tunnels" or "wheels" float your kids' boat, then by all means, change it up.
CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA
Quick and easy, creamy lemon-shrimp spaghetti with a great basil taste.
Provided by sweaver
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
- Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
- Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 192.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BASIL-LEMON CRAB LINGUINE
I always add herbs to pasta to really punch up the flavor. This linguine looks and tastes like it's from a five-star restaurant. We love it. -Tonya Burkhard, Palm Coast, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add crab; heat through, stirring gently., Drain linguine; add to skillet. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CREAMY LINGUINE WITH HAM, LEMON & BASIL
Keep the kids happy with this easy, low-fat recipe that's ready in under half an hour
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the linguine. Meanwhile, tear the ham into small pieces and fry in the olive oil until golden and crisp.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water, then return to the pan. Tip in the cooked ham. Mix together the lemon juice, egg yolks and crème fraîche, then add this to the pan along with the basil and Parmesan. Mix in with tongs, adding a little of the cooking water, if needed, to make a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. Serve with extra Parmesan grated over the top, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for ripe lemons with bright yellow skin and fragrant basil leaves.
- Choose High-Quality Pasta: Use a good quality linguine or spaghetti for this dish. Look for pasta that is made with durum wheat and has a slightly rough texture.
- Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but make sure to remove it from the pot a minute or two before it is fully cooked. This will help it retain a slightly firm texture.
- Reserve Some Pasta Water: Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. This water can be used to thin out the sauce and add flavor to the dish.
- Use a Generous Amount of Lemon and Basil: Don't be shy with the lemon and basil in this dish. The more you use, the more flavorful it will be.
- Garnish with Parmesan Cheese: Just before serving, garnish the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a salty, nutty flavor that will complement the lemon and basil.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy lemon and basil linguine is a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. It is packed with flavor from the fresh lemon, basil, and Parmesan cheese. The dish is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more substantial meal. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice. No matter how you choose to serve it, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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