Fresh Herb Linguine Recipes

GARLIC-HERB LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.
• Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl; drizzle over the linguine and toss to coat. Season pasta with seasoned salt.

LINGUINE WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Combine olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan, and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook gently, just until the garlic begins to color, then remove from the heat. Meanwhile, wash and mince the herbs. Place them in a bowl large enough to hold the pasta. Cut the butter into bits, if you're using it, and add it to the bowl.
• Salt water, and cook pasta until tender but not mushy. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and toss with herbs and reserved olive oil-garlic mixture. Add a little more olive oil or some of the pasta water if the mixture seems dry. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC, HERBS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
• Meanwhile, warm oil and garlic in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and salt to taste.
• The water should be close to boiling.
• At this point, add salt and the linguine.
• Cook until pasta is al dente (follow the directions on the package since cooking times vary product to product).
• Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water in a small bowl.
• When pasta is cooked, drain and toss with garlic mixture, herbs and lemon juice.
• Add the reserved pasta water as needed to keep the pasta moist and a little saucy.
• Serve immediately.

ALMOST AS SIMPLE PASTA WITH PARMESAN, HERBS, AND FRESH GARLIC

Steps:

• Saute garlic in butter or olive oil with herbs until garlic is soft but not browned.
• Toss with hot pasta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Herb suggestions: Italian seasoning. Fresh or dried basil. Fresh or dried Rosemary. Herbs de Provence. Fresh or dried basil and oregano in combination. Fresh or dried parsley. Fresh or dried parsley, oregano, and basil. Italian seasoning with a pinch of crushed, red pepper. Fresh chives. Fresh parsley and fresh chives.
• Tip -- Dried herbs, especially rosemary, may benefit from being re-hydrated in a tablespoon of water or white wine.