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Monday, June 7, 2010

Weekend Kitchen: Spring Linguine with Basil

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This pasta has so few ingredients, I wasn't sure if it would have much flavor.  Boy, was I wrong - it is light, flavorful, and delicious!
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Ingredients

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- 9 ounces uncooked fresh linguine ( I used whole grain; it makes me feel a little better about the massive quantities of pasta I consume. . .)
- 1 cup shelled fresh green peas
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 ounces shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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I'm a fan of pretty much any recipe with fresh basil.
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Have I ever mentioned how much I love my juicer?  It's definitely one of my favorite kitchen tools.  And a tip I learned from Martha - before juicing a lemon or lime, place in the microwave for 20 seconds.  Heating up the citrus will release more juice.
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Preparation:
.1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta mixture in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup pasta liquid.
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Unfortunately, I ended up using frozen peas because the ones I saw at the grocery store didn't look that great.
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2. Heat oil, butter, and garlic 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.
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3. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.  Serve immediately.
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I really, really liked this pasta and will definitely be making it again.
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Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Magazine, May 2010.
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I've linked up to Tasty Tuesdays @ A Beautiful Mess.  Check it out!
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23 comments:

  1. This looks amazing! Do you grow your own basil? I look forward to someday (soon) being able to have my own herb garden :)

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  2. Oh yum!! I have all those ingredients too!! I just bought an extra basil plant the other day because I wasn't sure the three I had planted would be enough - ha! I go crazy over that stuff. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe. Can't wait to try it!

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  3. Looks yummy :) Love pasta and the variation:)
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  4. I make a very similar version of this...I add some grilled chicken (for the boys in the house!)...and usually make it with angel hair pasta...but will try it with linguini. great photos!!

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  5. Oh I am so going to have to try this recipe....we have fresh basil in the garden and while it is one of my most used used, I am always looking for new ideas. And this looks delicious!

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  6. Delish...and what awesome photos too!

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  7. This looks so delicious! Will need to add it to our menu next week :)

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  8. This looks simple and delicious Beege! I've been needing a recpie that I can use my fresh basil with too!

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  9. Looks great and healthy right?! I love basil, I will definitely be trying this!

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  10. this looks so yummy! i LOVE basil- just planted ours yesterday with my son... he asked "what do you do with this mommy?" and i responded "put it in everything"!
    i'm not sure my kids would eat this though....

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  11. Thank you, thank you for sharing this! I love simple but flavorful recipes! I'll definitely be trying this one!

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  12. Yum! This looks great! I just might have to try it!

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  13. That look just delicious!!!!

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  14. OH my. I want some of this NOW. I am going to try this soon! I love the recipes you post and your beautiful pictures! Keep it coming :)

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  15. YUM!! I adore fresh basil, we're growing some in our garden :)

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  16. It looks so fancy...and yummy. I have a similar juicer that I have hardly ever used. Would you beleive I have 2 of those lemon squeeze bottles in my fridge. Not the same at all, I'm sure!

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  17. I have that juicer, too, and love it!!! I have all of the ingredients for this pasta...will try soon!

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  18. yum--might try this over the weekend.

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  19. Alyssa, OH My! This looks good. I love simple meals like this. I have been using lots of fresh basil lately-have lots coming up in my garden, as I toss it in with my daily salad. Have a great day and thanks for your visit!
    Sherry

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  20. Oh yum yum yum, this looks like the perfect summer meal!

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  21. YUMMO! Thanks so much for linking up to my Tasty Tuesdays meme. This is so perfect for summer! Hope you'll share more of your great ideas in weeks to come...

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  22. Great photos! I am hungry just looking at them! I am going to try this out.

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