Do you want 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’s ready in ten minutes but feels like it came from a gourmet kitchen.
The salted butter gives character, the zest of lemon perfumes, the mint refreshes and the breadcrumbs toasted give 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 feel like pinching the block every time I open the fridge—haha!
Still on the topic of linguine recipes, here are other savory ideas just below:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 6 oz linguine (or spaghetti)
- 3 1/2 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 into the kitchen with me?
I start the linguine recipe by toasting the breadcrumbs in a pan with a splash of extra virgin olive oil for a few minutes, then I set the mixture aside.
I put a large pot of water on the heat for cooking the pasta and when it boils, I add the pasta and cook it al dente.
In a separate pan I gently melt the salted butter, adding the juice and the grated zest of the organic (or untreated) lemon and adjusting with salt and pepper.
I wash the mint leaves, pat them dry and after chopping them, I mix them into the lemon-butter in the pan.
I add the wet pasta and while tossing (mantecatura), I pour in the golden breadcrumbs toasted earlier.
I kept a ladleful of the cooking water to add only if needed…
I plate my guests’ dishes and serve immediately!
It’s a very quick and very tasty first course… Enjoy your meal and happy cooking! Annalisa
If you’re looking for other quick and practical ideas read the collection of first courses ready in 20 minutes
