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Courgette (Zucchini) & Lemon Linguine (V) with Grilled Drumsticks

I realized that I have not posted any linguine recipe yet in my blog, so here goes another tasty healthy pasta recipe which is very easy, simple & is specially made for the vegetarians. Pardon me but I had to compliment it with some chicken, so I made a quick grill to go with it. So Veggie lovers, please ignore the Chicken part alone. Linguine and lime go hand in hand & with a generous amount of grated courgette, it becomes a wholesome healthy meal.



Courgette & Lemon Linguine

Ingredients:
  • 250 gm linguine
  • 1 medium sized courgette (zucchini) (coarsely grated)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • zest of 1/2 unwaxed lemon
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • large pinch of crushed chillies
  • handful of basil leaves (can use dried basil too)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • extra virgin olive oil to drizzle
  • salt & pepper for seasoning
  • grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Method:
  1. Cook the linguine following the pack instructions, then drain quickly so some cooking water is still clinging onto the strands.
  2. Tip them back into the cooking pan with the grated courgette, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, juice, crushed chillies & torn basil leaves.
  3. Season generously & toss everything together with the help of tongs.
  4. Top it up with some more basil leaves & grated parmesan cheese along with a drizzle of EV olive oil. Serve as soon as you have made.
Grilled Drumsticks
Ingedients:
  • 4 chicken legs (skin removed)
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil)
  • salt & pepper for seasoning
Method:
  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Score the chicken legs with a knife on both the sides.
  3. Rub the chicken legs with required salt, generous amount of freshly ground pepper, lime juice & olive oil. Use your hand for it and let the marinade go inside the scores. Marinate it for atleast 20 minutes.
  4. Turn the oven settings to "Grill", 220 Degree Celsius.Place the chicken legs on an oven tray & keep it inside the oven for 40minutes.
  5. Turn the chicken every 10 minutes during the 40 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with your Linguine made above.
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Comments

  1. Julie15 November 2011 at 19:38

    Very delicious n tempting..lovely recipe!!
    Looking forward to your participation in the Ongoing Event- Christmas Delicacy(15Nov-31Dec 2011)

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  2. Priya Suresh15 November 2011 at 20:35

    Super delicious platter, makes me hungry..

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