Butter & Garlic Linguine Recipe
Make Butter & Garlic Linguine Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Linguine
Add the linguine pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. This will be used to adjust the sauce consistency later.
- 4
Drain the Pasta
Drain the cooked linguine in a colander and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add Seasonings
Stir in 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
- 9
Add Reserved Pasta Water
Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, tossing until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- 10
Finish with Parsley and Lemon
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Toss again to combine.
