St Patrick's Linguine

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a vibrant twist on Italian comfort food in this creamy and herbaceous St. Patrick's Linguine. This quick 35-minute recipe marries tender linguine pasta with a luxurious sauce made from fresh basil pesto, heavy cream, and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese. Wilted spinach adds a pop of color, while a burst of lemon zest and juice brightens every bite. Seasoned with garlic, a hint of crushed red pepper, and creamy butter, this pasta is a rich, flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect for any special occasion. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for an elegant finish that’s worthy of the holiday—and utterly irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz linguine pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup basil pesto
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 5

Stir in the basil pesto and heavy cream, allowing the sauce to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.

Step 7

Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce, stirring to incorporate.

Step 8

Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve the St. Patrick's Linguine immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3908.4

Total Fat 336.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 644.0mg	0%
Sodium 9466.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 165.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4905.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2091.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.1%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 3.5%