Description
Creamy linguine pasta cooked with garlic, herbs, and a blend of cheeses, creating a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Zest from 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs (basil and chives, or parsley)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Pan-seared chicken
- Sauteed shrimp
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil linguine until al dente, then drain and return to pot.
- Prepare Sauce: In a skillet, combine butter, garlic, lemon zest, milk, cream, cheeses, flour, seasonings, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Mix sauce with pasta, add fresh herbs and any desired add-ins.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately; refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
