March 9, 2024

Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini

Name: Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 kosher salt (for salting water); 12 ounces linguini; 5 tbsp. melted butter; 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; ¾ cup lemon juice; 3 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated; ½ tsp. ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. lemon zest; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup baby arugula; 1 cup chopped basil

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Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini is one of our favorite springtime dinners. I start this fresh and zesty lemon-infused dish by cooking my linguini in lots of well-salted water. Then, I toss it with lemon juice, butter, baby arugula, Parmesan, basil and cherry tomatoes. We like this vibrant tomato and basil linguini for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this light and tangy citrus linguini in just 20 minutes. That makes this a great dinner for busy days. Secondly, I like how easily this dish reheats. I just reheat individual portions in the microwave. And, lastly, we all love the sweet tomatoes and buttery linguini.

THE EQUIPMENT I USED

A Large Pot- You’ll need a big pot to cook your pasta for this zesty tomato and basil linguini with a twist of lemon.

THE INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR LEMONY TOMATO AND BASIL LINGUINI

Tomatoes- Use cherry or grape tomatoes for this Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini.
Arugula- Use baby arugula
Butter- I always use Kerrygold unsalted Irish butter.
Lemon Juice- Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for this linguini kissed with the flavors of lemon, tomato, and basil.
Linguini- I always use Barilla linguini. Cook it until it’s just al dente.
Cheese- Use finely grated Parmesan cheese for this light and tangy citrus linguini.
Oil- Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
Basil- Use fresh basil.

HOW I MADE MY PASTA

First, I cooked the linguini. I took care to not overcook it.
Next, I stirred together the no-cook sauce for this delightfully aromatic basil and tomato linguini.
Finally, I tossed everything together until every strand of pasta was coated in the rich sauce.

If you like lemons, you need to try this rich and delicious Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini. It is truly lemon tomato basil pasta perfection.

Lemony Tomato and Basil Linguini

Linguini, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil tossed in a lemon butter Parmesan sauce. This dinner serves 4 and cooks 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

3 kosher salt (for salting water)
12 ounces linguini
5 tbsp. melted butter
5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup lemon juice
3 cups Parmesan cheese, finely grated
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp. lemon zest
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup baby arugula
1 cup chopped basil

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, for the pasta. Add the kosher salt to the boiling water. Cook the linguini until al dente.
As the pasta cooks, in a bowl, stir together the oil, butter, and lemon juice. Stir in the cheese and pepper.
Drain the linguini and put it back in the pot. Add the lemon/oil/butter mixture, along with the rest of the ingredients. Toss until the linguini is coated.