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Linguine with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

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This Linguine with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe features al dente linguine tossed in a flavorful, tangy lemon butter sauce with aromatic onions, garlic, and a splash of white wine. Finished with fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and served with garlic bread, this dish offers a perfect balance of bright citrus notes and rich buttery goodness for an elegant yet simple pasta meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 pound linguine

Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested (reserve other half for serving in wedges)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Garnish and Serving

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
  • Garlic bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook for one minute less than the package directions indicate to ensure they are slightly underdone. Reserve one cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain the rest of the water. Do not rinse the linguine to preserve the starches which help the sauce adhere.
  2. Sauté the onions: In the same large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onions and stir well to coat in butter. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the onions become translucent and soft.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Simmer with wine and seasonings: Pour in the white wine along with lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir everything together and allow the mixture to come to a simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Combine pasta and sauce: Return the linguine to the pot and toss to coat evenly with the lemon butter sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce if it seems too thick or to help the sauce cling to the noodles.
  6. Garnish and serve: Transfer the pasta to serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with finely minced fresh parsley, shaved parmesan cheese, and arrange lemon wedges on the side. Serve immediately with garlic bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Do not rinse the pasta after draining to retain surface starches that help the sauce stick better.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to spice preference or omit for a milder flavor.
  • Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for best results in the sauce.
  • Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh bright flavors and avoid the butter sauce separating.

Keywords: Linguine, lemon butter sauce, pasta, Italian recipe, easy dinner, garlic bread, white wine sauce

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