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A vibrant bowl of pasta with cherry tomatoes, arugula, pesto, and chopped nuts, part of our Pasta Recipes Everyone Will Love.

Linguine with Roasted Lemon and Arugula

This linguine dish features roasted lemon, fresh arugula, and creamy mozzarella for a bright and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Roasting Lemon 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Lemon
  • 4 thin lemon slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the Pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 ounces linguine pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups arugula
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 cup Roasted Tomatoes
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella torn
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil or dollops of pesto
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the lemon slices on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Finely mince the roasted lemons and set them aside.
  3. In the bottom of a medium-sized pot, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
  4. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  5. Add the hot pasta and the reserved pasta water to the pot with the olive oil mixture. Add the arugula and toss. Gently heat until the arugula wilts and the pasta is warmed through.
  6. Add the fresh thyme, roasted tomatoes, and minced roasted lemon to the pot. Toss again to combine.
  7. Top the pasta with the torn mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil. Gently toss, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a great base for adding other vegetables or proteins. Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

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