🎼 Perfect partnerBraised Short Rib Ragú with Pappardelle
🍝 ⏱️ 4h 5m
One dish needs no heat at all — pairs with anythingShares 6 ingredients (cheese, pepper, olive)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Zest the 2 lemons, dividing the zest for use in two separate steps
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Chop the basil
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Cook pasta to al dente in salted water (2 tbsp kosher salt per gallon of water)
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A few minutes before the pasta finishes cooking, heat a pan to low and add the butter and olive oil
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Add half the lemon zest and let it cook for a minute or two
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Pull the al dente pasta out of the water with tongs and add it, still wet, to the pan, stirring and/or tossing to incorporate
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Add the lemon juice and toss to coat, then turn the heat off
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Wait 30 seconds, then begin adding the cheese a bit at a time, tossing and stirring quickly to emulsify
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If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more pasta water, a tablespoon or two at a time, to get the consistency just right
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Test and add kosher salt and pepper to taste
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If needed, add a bit more cooler pasta water and toss right before serving to loosen the pasta back up
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Top each plate with a touch of the remaining lemon zest and a sprinkle of basil or parsley
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Serve immediately with more grated parmesan, as the pasta can dry out quickly
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You're all done!
Enjoy your linguine al limone — and don't forget to share.
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Tips as you cook
- Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
- Zest the LemonsZest before juicing the lemons
- Chop the BasilStack and roll leaves before chopping
- Cook the PastaSalt water should taste like the sea
- Watch out · Heat Butter and OilKeep heat low to avoid browning butter
- Add Lemon ZestLet zest bloom in the warm butter
- Add Pasta to PanPasta water helps bind the sauce
- Add Lemon JuiceToss quickly to coat evenly
Swaps, storing and making ahead
Good to know
Swaps
- No linguine? Swap in spaghetti or fettuccine as suggested for the same dish.
- No basil? Use chopped parsley instead for the finishing touch.
Storing it
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stove with a splash of water to loosen the sauce, until steaming hot.
Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.
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