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Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes

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Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes is a bright and fresh pasta dish featuring tender linguine tossed with burst cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon. It’s easy, satisfying, and perfect for a light weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to let it brown.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to burst.
  5. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. Drain the linguine, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the tomato‑lemon mixture and toss to combine; add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems dry.
  8. Finish by sprinkling in fresh basil or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Substitute linguine with spaghetti, fettuccine, or another pasta shape you prefer.
  • For extra flavor, roast the cherry tomatoes beforehand until slightly caramelized. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Leftovers can be reheated gently in a skillet with a splash of olive oil or pasta water to loosen the sauce.

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