What Is Linguine Noodles
Linguine doesn’t like heavy cream sauces. That’s for fettuccine. Linguine wants light, bright flavors. Think lemon, parsley, garlic, and a glug of quality olive oil.
It’s also a champion of aglio e olio. That’s the simple, angry Italian dish of garlic, chili, and oil. One bite and you’ll never buy jarred sauce again.
How to cook it without crying.
Boil water. Add a ton of salt. Like, make it taste like the sea. Then drop in the linguine. Stir it immediately or it will get clingy—literally, it’s a sticky noodle.
Cook it one minute less than the box says. That’s the secret. You want it al dente, with a little bite. Then finish it in the pan with your sauce. That’s where the magic happens.