Lemon and courgette linguine recipe

Lemon and courgette linguine

Article written by The Tesco Recipes team

This lemony courgette linguine makes a zingy vegetarian dinner for two. Al dente pasta is stirred into lightly sautéed garlic, capers, and grated courgette. Crème fraîche, fragrant basil and peppery rocket are added to finish.

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  • Serves 2
  • Takes 15 mins
  • 353 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 150g (5oz) dried linguine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium courgette, grated on the large grater side
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2tbsp Healthy Living crème fraîche
  • ½ lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 x 60g bag rocket
  • handful fresh basil leaves, torn

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Each serving contains

Energy
1495kJ 353.0kcal
18%
Fat
7g
low11%
Saturates
1g
low6%
Salt
0.5g
low8%
Sugars
8g
low8%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 64.1gProtein 10.9gFibre 5.1g

Method

  1. Cook the pasta following the packet instructions.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the courgette. Stir for a minute, add the garlic and capers and cook for a minute more.
  3. Drain the pasta and add the courgette mix, crème fraîche, lemon zest and juice, rocket and basil. Season well and toss together.

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