Linguine Marvini

Quentin Bacon
Serves 4-6 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 45m

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 20 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut in small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • several sprigs fresh basil (about 14 leaves)
  • 1 pound thin linguine

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan. Remove from heat. Add all but one sprig of the basil. Cover and let stand.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to the package directions. Toss the warm linguine with the Marvini sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and garnish with the basil.
By Marvin Reichbach,  June 2005

Quick Tip

Mix pasta and sauce together before serving so all the strands are evenly coated and the flavors marry.
 

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