Do you crave a quick first course with an original and refined touch? These linguine with salted butter, lemon, mint, and crunchy breadcrumbs are a little delight that can be prepared in ten minutes but seem to come from a starred kitchen.
The salted butter gives character, the lemon zest smells lovely, the mint refreshes, and the toasted breadcrumbs add an irresistible crunchy note. A simple, elegant recipe perfect for summer.
I had never used salted butter before, but it’s so good that I would take a bite out of the stick every time I open the fridge, haha!
Still on the TOPIC of recipes with linguine, here are some savory ideas just below:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 160 g linguine (or spaghetti)
- 1.8 oz salted butter
- 1 lemon (organic zest and juice)
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste mint (fresh)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Pans
- Colanders
- Tongs
Join me in the kitchen?
I start the recipe for the linguine by toasting the breadcrumbs in a pan with a splash of extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes, then setting the mixture aside.
I put the pot for cooking the pasta with plenty of water on the flame and, when it boils, I add the pasta, cooking it al dente.
In a new pan, I gently melt the salted butter, also adding the juice and zest of the organic or untreated lemon, and season with salt and pepper.
I wash the mint leaves, pat them dry, and after chopping them, I add them to the butter-lemon mix in the pan.
I add the moist pasta and while mixing, I pour in the previously toasted breadcrumbs.
I have saved a small ladle of cooking water to add only if needed…
I compose the plates for my guests and bring them to the table immediately!
It’s a very quick and tasty first course… Bon appétit and happy cooking! Annalisa
