Name: Creamy Citrus Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; zest of 1 lemon; zest of 1 navel orange; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (I leave this out); 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped or torn; 1/2 pound whole wheat linguine, cooked al dente; 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (I just use Parmesan); (optional: add 1 lb of cooked shrimp to the pasta. I love it this way!)

Description

While this pasta dish is warm and creamy, the citrus flavor makes it seem fresh and light. It is a flavorful dish that you’ll love to serve up.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
zest of 1 lemon
zest of 1 navel orange
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (I leave this out)
12 leaves fresh basil, chopped or torn
1/2 pound whole wheat linguine, cooked al dente
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (I just use Parmesan)
(optional: add 1 lb of cooked shrimp to the pasta. I love it this way!)

Instructions

Boil a pot of water and add linguine.
While pasta is cooking, warm the cream over low-medium heat.
Add in the cognac or dry sherry, lemon and orange zest, and salt; simmer 7-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add mint and basil.
Toss the hot, drained pasta with the sauce and grated cheese.
Serve immediately.
(I like to throw a small handful of Parmesan cheese on top of each dish right before I serve it.)