Microgreens are young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs. Despite their small stature, they pack a more intense flavor than larger vegetables and herbs and even have more health benefits. Add them to salads, make a microgreen slaw, put them on a sandwich or top steak or fish with them to provide a floral contrast.

***A bright summer dish packed with vitamins, nutrients, and flavor.***

Author: Renate A. Moore
© Copyright 2022|Let’s Cook & Just Eat Cooking Class

Servings: 4

Ingredients

· 1 pound linguini

· ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

· 2 tablespoons butter

· 3 cloves garlic, minced

· 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (zest of one lemon)

· ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

· ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth

· ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped into large pieces

· ¼ teaspoon fine pink Himalayan salt

· freshly ground pepper, to taste

· 1 cup assorted mixed microgreens

· ½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

· freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, squeeze of lemon juice

· ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

· LadyRen Chef’s Blend Seasoning, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water add and cook the linguini until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).

2. In small saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium-low heat.

3. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, broth, basil, salt and pepper and LadyRen Chef’s Blend seasoning. Raise heat to medium-high.

4. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

5. Drain pasta and return it to the same pot, immediately pour the heated sauce over it, along with the basil, microgreens, and parsley.

6. Use tongs to gently toss the pasta and sauce together. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

7. Transfer pasta to heated serving bowl.

8. Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a light sprinkling of sea salt and freshly ground pepper or just use LadyRen Chef’s Blend, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

9. Serve and enjoy with BBQ steaks, chicken, seafood, veggies and a refreshing Milano Torino Cocktail - Recipe below.