Pasta with Citrus Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/2 pound linguini, or 3/4 pound fresh linguini
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cognac or dry sherry
• grated zest of 1 lemon
• grated zest of 1 large navel orange
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (about 3 sprigs)
• fresh basil leaves, shredded or torn
• 2 cups grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Put a large pot of water over high heat for the pasta. When water boils, add salt and linguini. Cook according to package directions to al dente. drain.
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-low heat, warm cream. Stir in cognac or Sherry, zests of lemon and orange, and salt. Simmer, 7 to TO minutes. Add mint and basil. Toss hot, drained pasta with sauce and grated cheese. Transfer to serving dish or dinner plates.