Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes

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Linguine with Lemon & Tomatoes

This roasted lemon & tomato linguine pasta is a simple, yet elevated, summer dinner. Roast the tomatoes ahead of time, and this recipe comes together in a flash.

667 kcal /serving 30 min Serves 2 Easy Italian Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) Roasted Tomatoes
  • 4 very thin lemon slices
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups arugula
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 3 oz fresh mozzarella (torn)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the lemon slices on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Roast for for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown around the edges.
  5. Finely mince the lemons and set aside.
  6. In the bottom of a medium-sized (cold) pot, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
  7. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, cooking until al dente.
  8. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water.
  9. Scoop the hot pasta into the pot, along with the reserved pasta water, the arugula, and toss.
  10. If necessary, gently heat until the arugula wilts and the pasta is warmed through.
  11. Add the thyme, tomatoes, lemons, and toss again.
  12. Top with the mozzarella, pine nuts, and basil.
  13. Gently toss, season to taste and serve.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

667 Calories
25.3g Protein 22% DV
80.2g Carbs 27% DV
29.6g Fat 38% DV
7.4g Fiber 19% DV
7.5g Sugars
795mg Sodium 53% DV
34mg Cholesterol 10% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags quick, comfort-food, pasta