LINGUINE WITH COLATURA

Linguine With Colatura image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound linguine or spaghetti
Salt
6 tablespoons colatura (see note)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
1 tablespoon packed grated lemon zest (from 1 1/2 lemons)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Coarse sea salt (optional), to taste

Steps:

Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. In a large bowl, combine colatura, lemon juice, zest, garlic, chili pepper and black pepper.
Drain pasta, and add it to bowl, tossing well. Drizzle in olive oil and parsley, toss to combine, and taste. Add salt if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 235 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams