This fast and easy recipe for linguine has been a favorite for years. If you cook your pasta while the sauce is heating, this can be made, start to finish, in 20 minutes—still within the optimum refueling window after a run. It's delicious on its own or with grilled chicken, steamed broccoli or sautéed cherry tomatoes added.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (pref. Parmigiano-Reggiano) plus additional for serving
1 cup half and half
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced (or flat leaf parsley, if basil not available)
Preparation
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- cup unsalted butter, cut in slices.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine butter, parmesan, half & half, red pepper flakes and garlic in oven-proof bowl and heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, fresh basil, salt and pepper to taste, toss gently. Serve hot with additional parmesan cheese.
- Serves 4
