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Monday, August 1, 2011

Parmesan & Garlic Linguine {Super Easy!}

Did you all have a good weekend? We stayed low key and I got a lot of recipe testing done. Let me tell you, there are some mighty fine recipes coming your way.

In the mean time, here is a ridiculously easy dinner recipe that literally only takes 15 minutes: Parmesan & Garlic Linguine. Let me tell you all why you all need to make this tonight:

1. It is so delicious that I almost ate the whole pot before my husband got to the table leaving just salad. –>seriously.

2. It is SO EASY. Like, ‘there’s no way you could screw this one up‘ easy.

3. Everyone loves it. {We ate ours all up in no time leaving zero leftovers….and then made it again two days later.}

4. It’s sounds fancy but totally isn’t. Pasta. Cheese. Butter. In a pot. Hello, lover. Which brings me to my next point…

5. It’s a one pot wonder! That’s right, folks! You only need 1 pot for dinner. Holla!

6. Did I mention it tastes amazing? Creamy, buttery, garlicky goodness on a fork.

7. You basically only need 5 main ingredients.

8. I said this already, but it takes 15 minutes or less.

Are you convinced yet?

I’m telling you right now to make this for dinner tonight. Go to the store and find yourself a big block of parmigianno reggiano cheese and get cooking.

Make sure to serve it with this and this.

Thank you and you’re welcome.

Parmesan & Garlic Linguine
yield: 2 entrees or 4 sides
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound linguine pasta
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 clove garlic, finely minced {I used a microplane}
lots of salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigianno reggiano {use the real stuff!}
fresh parsley, for garnish {optional}

Directions:
Bring large pot of water up to boil. Sprinkle in a generous amount of salt and stir in pasta. Cook linguine until al dente and drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place linguine back into hot pot and stir in butter, cream, garlic, salt, pepper and cheese until butter and cheese start to melt and create a sauce. Pour in some pasta water to get the sauce to the consistency you want. {I only used about 3 tablespoons.} Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Pour onto serving platter and top with fresh parsley and more grated cheese.

Recipe Notes:
-I used a microplane for grating the garlic and the parmesan cheese right into the pot. If you are using pre-grated store bought parmesan cheese, I’d recommend using about 1/2 cup.
-This recipe only gives only a hint of garlic. Adjust the garlic level to how you like!

dinner

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25 Responses to “Parmesan & Garlic Linguine {Super Easy!}”

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AMy — August 1, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I love that some of the most simple ingredients can make such a great meal! Looks awesome!

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- Lauren — August 3rd, 2011 @ 2:12 am
  
  That’s one of the reasons I love this meal!
  
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Katrina — August 1, 2011 at 2:26 pm

Mmm this sounds dreamy!

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Blog is the New Black — August 1, 2011 at 11:56 pm

This does look super easy, and yummy!

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Sasha @ The Procrastobaker — August 2, 2011 at 7:15 pm
ok this sounds righhhttt up my street! anything with garlic in the title has my attention! yet another gorgeous recipe

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- Lauren — August 3rd, 2011 @ 2:12 am
  
  Are you a garliholic too?
  
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lisa {Smart Food and Fit} — August 2, 2011 at 9:53 pm
This looks so good, especially after a long intense cardio workout I had today! Gotta love quick and easy recipes!

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- Lauren — August 3rd, 2011 @ 2:13 am
  
  Whenever you have a good workout its always nice to reward yourself with a bowl of pasta!
  
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Lauren at Keep It Sweet — August 3, 2011 at 10:02 am
I think I need to add this to my dinner list!

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- Lauren — August 3rd, 2011 @ 6:55 pm
  
  You should! It’s made it’s way into our regular rotation!
  
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Barbara Bakes — August 5, 2011 at 1:14 am

Looks like I could eat a whole pot of this too!

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Diane {Created by Diane} — September 27, 2011 at 6:10 am

Oh please pass the bowl this way, I could eat the whole thing. Promise Looks wonderful, I’m a pasta girl! Great photo!

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Christina — December 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm

I love this dish! So simple, so delicious! I added some peas to mine and loved it even more!

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Jill — February 16, 2012 at 7:05 pm

Definitely making this tonight! Yum, yum!

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Julana — March 1, 2012 at 12:28 am
I would want to add some chicken or shrimp to this… it it saucy enough? If not, how can I make it saucier??? Looks delish just the way it is but my husband would require some sort of meat….

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- Lauren — March 1st, 2012 @ 4:03 am
  
  I say add in more cream, cheese, s & p…that should do it! Just add it in bit by bit until the sauce is as saucy as you want it!
  
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Erika — April 15, 2012 at 10:29 am

Try this

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erika — April 19, 2012 at 11:43 pm

this is sooooo good! i have made it multiple times since i found you on pinterest a few weeks ago! thanks for the recipe!

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Michelle — June 5, 2012 at 11:05 pm

I have made this several times and there are never leftovers….super quick and yummy!! I also make it with parmesan crusted chicken cut up and mixed in or on the side….delish!

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Miranda Oglesby — September 23, 2012 at 6:26 pm

I made this pasta tonight with some chicken and it turned out so yummy!! Thanks for the idea I had no idea what dinner would be and my boyfriend loves it too! I just forgot to save some of the water from the pasta but added more cream to make it thicker. So tasty! Thanks!!

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Maureen — September 24, 2012 at 4:09 pm

Seriously the best Alfredo recipe I’ve tried. Kids LOVED it. Added broccoli during the pasta boil and sliced chicken with the butter, cheese, cream additions. Simply marvelous. Thank you for sharing!

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Julia — November 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm

Always looking for quick and easy meals..plus it looks delish!!

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