Description
Delicious linguine pasta tossed in a creamy garlic and herb sauce, topped with Parmesan and Pecorino cheese.
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
- Boil the Pasta: Start a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, heat butter, garlic, and lemon zest. Add milk, cream, cheeses, seasonings, and flour mixture. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, add herbs and any add-ins. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
