Spring Linguine with Basil

By LaLaCooks

Pasta should be easy and delicious, like this entrée. Prep the peas, cheese, and basil while the pasta water heats. Serve with a green salad.

Ingredients

• 9 ounces  uncooked fresh linguine
• 1 cup  shelled fresh green peas
• 4 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon  unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon  salt
• 1/4 teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup  thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 ounces  shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Details

Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add peas to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta liquid.

2. Heat oil and butter in pan over medium heat 1 minute or until butter melts. Remove from heat; stir in pasta mixture, reserved pasta water, juice, salt, and pepper; toss well.

3. Divide pasta mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil and about 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately.