Linguine with chilli, lemon and basil
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook
Method
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For the basil paste, place the basil and olive oil into a small food processor, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and blend until smooth.
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For the linguine, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the chilli and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the lemon juice, chopped basil leaves and cooked linguine and stir well to coat the pasta.
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To serve, place the linguine into a serving dish and top with a dollop of basil paste.
Ingredients
For the basil paste
- handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the linguine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ½ lemon, juice only
- small handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 200g/7oz fresh linguine, cooked according to packet instructions and drained
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