Linguine with chilli, lemon and basil
This simple yet vibrant linguine is tossed with fragrant olive oil, garlic, fiery chilli, and fresh lemon juice. Fresh basil leaves stirred in at the end provide a wonderful aromatic finish. Add a splash of pasta cooking water to create a glossy, emulsified sauce that coats every strand.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil30 ml
- Lemon juice25 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
For the basil paste, place the basil and olive oil into a small food processor, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and blend until smooth.
- 2
For the linguine, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the chilli and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add the lemon juice, chopped basil leaves and cooked linguine and stir well to coat the pasta.
- 4
To serve, place the linguine into a serving dish and top with a dollop of basil paste.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 380 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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