Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes
Description
The recipe roasts thin lemon slices until golden around the edges, then minces them finely to add concentrated lemon flavor. Olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt are combined cold in the pasta pot. Cooked linguine is tossed with reserved pasta water and arugula in this mixture to wilt the greens gently. Fresh thyme, roasted tomatoes, and minced lemon add brightness and depth. The salad-like combination is topped with torn fresh mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, and chopped basil for creaminess, crunch, and fragrance.
The dish is served warm and balances citrusy acidity with creamy mozzarella, peppery arugula, and crunchy nuts. It stands well as a light main or sophisticated side, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients and careful layering of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato roasted
- 4 lemon very thin slices
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups arugula
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella torn
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- ½ cup basil fresh
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the lemon slices on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown around the edges. Finely mince the lemons and set aside.
- In the bottom of a medium-sized (cold) pot, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water. Scoop the hot pasta into the pot, along with the reserved pasta water, the arugula, and toss. If necessary, gently heat until the arugula wilts and the pasta is warmed through. Add the thyme, tomatoes, lemons, and toss again. Top with the mozzarella, pine nuts, and basil. Gently toss, season to taste and serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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