Description
This Garlic & Herb Linguine recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make pasta dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese creates a delicious and comforting meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
12 oz
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons
Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced):
4
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Dried Italian Herbs (or a mix of basil, oregano, and thyme):
1 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley (chopped):
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice:
juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes and herbs.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked linguine and some pasta water to the skillet. Toss, then mix in Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Add grilled shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted cherry tomatoes for a heartier dish.
- Use whole wheat linguine for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
