How to easily cook linguine pasta in less than 15 minutes!
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Without a doubt, one of the most craveable foods out there is pasta! Pasta is one of the most beloved comfort foods out there because you can make simple dishes with it that turn out absolutely amazing and packed with whatever flavors you want!
One of my personal favorite kinds of pasta is easy linguine. Linguine can be paired with all kinds of meats, cheeses, sauces, and veggies to create any kind of pasta dish imaginable! One of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy it is paired with my Easy Shrimp Scampi!
Pair this quick pasta and my easy scampi together and you can have a simple and scrumptious meal prepared in less than 20 minutes! These kinds of quick meal recipes can be huge lifesavers on those really busy days or nights.
Ready to make a quick and flavorful dish in no time? Then let’s dive right in! Here’s my simple breakdown on How to Cook Linguine Pasta!
To cook linguine pasta, all you need is: a cooking pot, colander, tongs, water, salt, olive oil, and a package of linguine pasta. First, pour the water, oil, and salt into the cooking pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium and add in the linguine pasta. While cooking, occasionally move the pasta around with kitchen tongs so it doesn’t stick together. Cover and cook the linguine for 12 minutes. Finally, drain the pasta through the colander and serve.
Linguine Equipment
First, let’s start with my short and simple equipment list. Not to worry, there’s nothing out of the ordinary to expect here, just the typical pasta cooking tools and utensils. Here’s what I use to cook easy linguine pasta:
Linguine Ingredients
Now let’s go over another short and simple list, the ingredients! Again, not much needed here either, just 4 simple pasta ingredients. Here’s what I use to cook linguine pasta:
How to Cook Easy Linguine Pasta
Now let’s move on to the main event, preparing the pasta! This recipe process is super quick and easy to follow along with so everyone should be able to make this pasta without any problems. Here’s how to cook linguine pasta:
- First, measure out the linguine ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Then, pour the water, oil, and salt into the cooking pot.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat.
- Then, reduce the heat to medium and add in the linguine pasta.
- While cooking, occasionally move the pasta around with kitchen tongs, otherwise the pasta will stick together.
- Cover and cook the linguine for 12 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
- Then, position a mesh strainer in a large glass bowl.
- Thoroughly drain the pasta through the strainer.
- Finally, transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!
Storing Linguine Pasta
To store cooked linguine pasta: transfer to a shallow airtight container or ziploc bag and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always label the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness. To reheat pasta, transfer to a glass bowl and cover with boiled water. Let sit for 5 minutes, drain, and serve.
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Perfect Pastas
Loved this quick and simple comfort food recipe? Then stick around and check out some of my favorite foods to serve with this easy linguine, plus a few more easy pasta meals to give you a helping hand around the kitchen.
Serve Linguine with:
- Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp on the Grill
- Salmon Steaks
- Oven Baked Lobster Tails
- Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Breast
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- How to Steam Broccoli
More Easy Pastas:
- Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
- Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
- Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
- Quick Chicken Alfredo
- One-Pot Pasta
- Macaroni Salad with Chicken
- Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
How to Cook Linguine Pasta
Instructions
- First, measure out the linguine ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
- Then, pour the water, oil, and salt into the cooking pot.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat.
- Then, reduce the heat to medium and add in the linguine pasta.
- While cooking, occasionally move the pasta around with kitchen tongs, otherwise the pasta will stick together.
- Cover and cook the linguine for 12 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
- Then, position a mesh strainer in a large glass bowl.
- Thoroughly drain the pasta through the strainer.
- Finally, transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy!
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