Spring Linguine with Basil |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ring in the spring season with this easy and delicious pasta entrée. Fresh green peas and basil add fantastic flavor to fresh linguine. Ingredients:
9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine |
1 cup shelled fresh green peas |
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil |
2 ounces shaved fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta liquid.
2. Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat 1 minute or until butter melts. Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, reserved pasta water, juice, salt, and pepper; toss well.
3. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately.
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