Linguini with Lemon, Basil, Parmesan and Toasted Pine Nuts

Author: Carey Boucher-Erasmus
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 8
Total Time: 13 minutes
Yield: 2-4
Category: Dish Type

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Description

A lovely, lemony linguini with the perfect toppings!

Ingredients

½ packet (250 g) linguini pasta
3 Tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 C (250 ml) thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
½ packet (50 g) pine nuts, toasted in a dry pan
3 Tbsp (45 ml) grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Rinse immediately with cold water and toss the pasta with the remaining ingredients until well combined. Season to taste.

Serve with extra basil and grated Parmesan, if desired.

Carey Boucher-Erasmus

Carey has 10 years of extensive experience in the food industry. She is a freelance food consultant and has a popular blog called 'Bits of Carey'. Carey has been developing recipes, as well as doing the styling and photography for her regular feature, Midweek Meals in Crush since 2011. She has also written features for Food24 for a long time. Carey's food style is simple, fresh and unpretentious with a real ?eat me now? factor. Her favourite ingredients are fresh herbs, lemon, butter and bacon.