Basil Linguine Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Basil Linguine recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This low-carb-friendly dish from "More Low-Carb Meals in Minutes" bursts with fresh basil and is ready in just 20 minutes. Impress your family with this simple yet elegant pasta recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 254.2 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Linguine

  • 1 lb. linguine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water

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How to Make Basil Linguine

  1. Bring a large saucepan filled with 3 to 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
  2. Add linguine to the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes if using fresh linguine, or 9 minutes if using dried linguine, or until al dente.
  3. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water before draining the linguine.
  4. Return the drained linguine to the pot. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
  5. Stir in the chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. If the pasta seems too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Basil Linguine!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

14g

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