What is linguine pasta best used for?

Linguine can be paired with a variety of foods. Some of the best options include seafood, mushrooms, spinach and pesto.

What is linguine traditionally served with?

Linguine can be served with a variety of dishes, including seafood, pesto, tomatoes and any variety of vegetarian recipes.

What meat goes well with linguine?

In addition to seafood, linguine pairs well with beef, chicken, pork, lamb and bacon.

Why use linguine instead of spaghetti?

Linguine has a different texture, shape and cooking style compared to spaghetti. It tends to pair better with thicker sauces than spaghetti.

Linguine Recipes

Wrap your fork around some of our tastiest linguine dishes from our collection. Our linguine recipes are certain to please everyone around your table.

Zucchini Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes

Easy Spaghetti Carbonara

with Spinach, Zucchini & Toasted Pine Nuts

Chilli Prawn Linguine with Zucchini & Fetta

Prawn and Tomato Linguine

Linguine al Ragu Bolognese

Lemon, Chilli & Prawn Linguine

Balsamic Glazed Fig Linguine

A surprisingly simple pasta dish glazed with balsamic and vibrant figs!

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What is the best way to cook linguine?

As with many pasta recipes, linguine is best served al dente. Learn how to cook linguine to perfection by using these top tips and our failsafe method.

Fill a kettle with water and bring it to a boil.
Fill a large saucepan with the boiling water and put it on high heat. Bring the water back to a boil.
Add 1/2 tsp of salt and the dried linguine. Cook for around 10-12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander. Save some of the water while draining your linguine. It can be used as the perfect addition to your pasta sauce! This starchy water helps to thicken the sauce and ensures it clings to the texture of the pasta, creating a more cohesive linguine dish.

Remember, the key to nailing your linguine is to keep it simple and let those flavours shine. Try this method with our easy linguine carbonara recipe

What to do with leftover linguine

Got leftover linguine? If so, you can save yourself time and money by utilising your leftovers. To reinvigorate leftover linguine, toss it with some olive oil, garlic and your favourite vegetables (broccoli, peppers and mushrooms work great for this) for a quick and easy pasta stir fry.

Alternatively, you could mix your leftover linguine into a creamy sauce. Sprinkle it with cheese, then bake it for a wholesome and hearty pasta bake. Maybe even try it with our linguine boscaiola recipe.

In the mood for something lighter? You can even whip up a refreshing linguine pasta salad by adding some fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes and a zesty vinaigrette.

If you're feeling extra creative, why not transform your leftover linguine into a delicious frittata? To do this, simply mix the linguine with beaten eggs, some grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella are both great for this), and any leftover vegetables or meats. Then bake at 190°C for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the centre is set. This makes for a perfect, satisfying breakfast, brunch or lunch that'll keep you fuller for longer!

What are the best seafood linguine recipes?

Seafoods, such as crab and prawn, are the perfect ingredients to bring out the flavour in any linguine dish. Give these seafood linguine recipes a try for your next meal.

Mixed seafood: Cook the linguine in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. In a saucepan, saute garlic and oil over medium heat. Add the mixed seafood and cook until opaque. Add white wine and cook for a few minutes, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened. Add it to your linguine and season with salt, pepper and herbs.

Prawn: For prawn linguine, cook the linguine until al dente. Saute the prawns in oil and garlic until pink and opaque. For chilli prawn linguine, add chillies during the sauteing. Add wine and cherry tomatoes, then season and serve with linguine. For a great prawn linguine recipe, try our chilli prawn linguine with zucchini & fetta.

Crab: For crab linguine, cook the linguine al dente, saute minced garlic and chillies in oil, then add white wine and cherry tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes soften, then add the crab meat. Cook the meat until heated through, combine with the linguine, and season accordingly.

What Are the Best Vegetarian Linguine Recipes?

Whether you are a vegetarian or on a flexitarian diet, many vegetarian linguine recipes bring out the flavour of your meals. Give these vegetarian linguine recipes a try.

Spinach and mushroom: Cook the linguine in boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. In a saucepan, saute garlic and oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until brown. For a creamy sauce, add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese and stir until thickened. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Combine with the linguine and season.

Tomato basil: Cook the linguine until al dente and saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add diced tomato and cook until it thickens into a sauce. Combine with the linguine and season with basil.

Lentils: Cook the linguine al dente and saute garlic in oil over medium heat. Add the lentils with other ingredients and cook until the sauce thickens. For more details on this dish, take a look at our lentil linguine recipe.