This delicious Italian dish combines the richness of linguine with the zestiness of lemon, the warmth of chili flakes, and the freshness of basil.
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Linguine means little tongues in Italian, referring to the long and thin shape of the pasta.
This delicious Italian dish combines the richness of linguine with the zestiness of lemon, the warmth of chili flakes, and the freshness of basil. The combination of these flavors creates an irresistible dish that will keep you wanting more. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy makes this dish the perfect choice for dinner. To make this dish, start by heating a large pot of salted water. While you wait for the water to boil, finely mince two cloves of garlic and half a chili pepper. Once the water starts boiling, add the linguine and let it cook until it reaches al dente. Once the linguine is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and set aside. In a separate pan, add a few tablespoons of olive oil and let it heat through. Add the minced garlic and chili pepper. Cook until it begins to get fragrant. Add the linguine to the pan and squeeze half of the lemon over the dish. Top with freshly chopped basil leaves and stir everything together. Add freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Serve the linguine with a few slices of freshly squeezed lemon, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and some freshly chopped basil. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 chili pepper
- 400g linguine
- Olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Basil leaves
- Salt
- Black pepper
Steps
- Heat a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Add in the linguine and cook until al dente.
- In a separate pan, heat some olive oil and add the minced garlic and chili pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the linguine to the pan with the garlic and chili pepper. Squeeze in half of the lemon and top with freshly chopped basil leaves. Stir everything together.
- Add freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste. Serve with a few slices of freshly squeezed lemon, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and some freshly chopped basil
Add some extra love
For an extra zing, you can add a few drops of white wine before adding the basil leaves.
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