Are you craving a quick first course with an original and refined touch? These linguine with salted butter, lemon, mint, and crispy breadcrumbs are a small delight that can be prepared in ten minutes but feels like it came from a Michelin-starred kitchen.
The salted butter adds character, the zest of lemon perfumes, the mint refreshes, and the toasted breadcrumbs provide 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 want to take a bite out of the stick every time I open the fridge haha!
Always on the TOPIC of linguine recipes, here are some other savory ideas just below:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz linguine (or spaghetti)
- 3.5 tbsp 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
- Colander
- Tongs
Come to the Kitchen with Me?
I start the recipe of linguine by toasting the breadcrumbs in a pan with a dash of extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes and 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 the grated zest of the organic or untreated lemon, and I adjust with salt and pepper.
I wash the mint leaves, pat them dry, and after chopping them, I add them to the lemon butter mix in the pan.
I add the damp pasta and, while tossing, I pour the previously toasted breadcrumbs.
I saved a small ladle of cooking water to add only if needed…
I plate the dishes for my guests and serve immediately!
It’s a very quick and very tasty first course… Enjoy your meal and happy cooking! Annalisa
